Gothic thriller with scorching magic.
Splendors and Glooms could be a good read for those who enjoy a blend of gothic, thriller and fantasy elements in their books. The story follows the journey of two orphans who set out to unravel the mystery of a wealthy girl's disappearance after a puppeteer's sinister intentions are revealed. The book's unique blend of dark comedy and scorching magic, coupled with the author's remarkable storytelling, is a definite treat for readers who appreciate these elements.
ISBN: 9780763669263
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM42.44 MYR
Authors:
Laura Amy Schlitz
Publisher: Candlewick
Date of Publication: 2014-01-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 9519 readers)
Description
"A brooding, Dickensian novel with a touch of fantasy and a glimmer of hope. . . . As mysterious and timeless as a fairy tale." — Booklist (starred review)Laura Amy Schlitz’s Newbery Honor–winning Victorian gothic is a rich banquet of dark comedy, scorching magic, and brilliant and bewitching storytelling. Clara Wintermute, the only child of a wealthy doctor, is spellbound by the master puppeteer Grisini’s act and invites him to entertain at her birthday party. Seeing his chance to make a fortune, Grisini accepts. When Clara vanishes that night, suspicion of kidnapping falls upon the puppeteer and, by association, his orphaned assistants Lizzie Rose and Parsefall. Fleeing London, Lizzie and Parse find themselves caught in a trap set by Grisini’s ancient rival, a witch with a deadly inheritance to shed before it’s too late.
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