The Book of the Most Precious Substance

Name: The Book of the Most Precious Substance
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SKU: 9780571375622
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Discover this year’s most spellbinding quest novel

By Sara Gran

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The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows a rare book dealer on a quest to find a mysterious and powerful occult manuscript. As she navigates a world filled with eccentric characters and dangerous secrets, she is drawn deeper into a web of desire and obsession. This search could bring fortune or ruin, but the cost is far higher than she ever anticipated.
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If you're captivated by dark mysteries and the allure of the supernatural, this gripping crime thriller might just be for you. It explores the dangerous pursuit of a legendary occult item and intertwines themes of obsession, desire, and the shadowy corners of human nature, all crafted with a compelling and suspenseful narrative voice.

The Book of the Most Precious Substance

BOOKS, MAGIC, GHOSTS - discover this year's most spellbinding quest novel

BOOKS, MAGIC, GHOSTS - discover this year's most spellbinding quest novel

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'A sexy, addictive thriller' - Red

'A marvellous, magical novel' - Irish Times

'A brilliant, beautifully written page-turner' - Daily Mail

Rare book dealer Lily Albrecht has been given a tip-off about The Book of the Most Precious Substance, rumoured to be the most powerful occult book ever written. With some of the world's wealthiest people willing to pay a fortune for it, she embarks on a journey from New York to New Orleans to Munich to Paris, knowing that it could also help erase the greatest tragedy of her life.

But does the book really exist at all, or will Lily lose everything in search of a ghost?

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The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran is intriguing readers with its unique blend of crime and supernatural elements. Critics praise its clever narrative and rich character development, noting that the story captivates with its blend of mysticism and suspense. The writing style is often highlighted for its atmospheric and gripping tone, drawing readers into a thrilling and mysterious world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571375622

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 336

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Sara Gran

About the Author

Sara Gran is the author of six previous novels, including Come Closer and her acclaimed crime series starring PI Claire DeWitt. She also writes for film and TV, including 'Southland' and 'Chance', and has published in The New York Times, The New Orleans Times Picayune, and USA Today.

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