The secret club

A riveting mystery story that celebrates female power, from the author of the best seller "The Secret Pharmacy". The exciting new novel from the author of the best seller The Secret Pharmacy. In the dark drawing rooms of Victorian London, two daring women seek truth and justice through the dangerous art of conjuring spirits. 1873. In an abandoned tower on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is held by the famous spiritualist Vaudlin D'Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent of summoning the spirits of murder victims in order to ascertain the identity of the killers, she is sought after by widows and police investigators. Lena Weeks has come to Paris to find answers to her sister's death, but first she must embrace the unknown and, against common sense, overcome her prejudice against the occult. When Vaudlin is called to England to solve a major murder, Lena accompanies her as an apprentice. But as they team up with the powerful men of the London Séance Club to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they may be involved in a crime themselves. An unforgettable story that explores the blurred lines between truth and illusion, revealing the great risks women are willing to take when seeking revenge for the people they love. #1 Book in Mystery, Thriller, Suspense on Amazon (March 2023) Most Anticipated Book by Goodreads, Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Bookpage, CrimeReads, Readers Digest, Popsugar, LitHub, E! News etc. They said of the book: "An excellent choice for fans of historical novels, female empowerment and the metaphysical." –Booklist “Penner delivers yet another riveting feminist mystery story. Fans of the genre will enjoy it." –Publishers Weekly "Penner brings the Victorian era to life with this atmospheric and evocative detective story." –Nita Prose, author of The Maid, #1 on the New York Times bestseller list “Readers will enjoy this suspenseful story. Penner excels, and the result is exciting!” –Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Sapphire “Penner delivers another amazing book. It haunts you in the best possible way” – Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace

Category: History - Period
Pages: 392
Dimensions: 14 x 20.5 cm.
Color: Monochrome
Cover: Soft