Lose yourself to the mystery and romance of Susan Stokes-Chapman’s no.1 bestselling novel, which brings Greek myth to Georgian London.<\/b><\/p>\n
‘A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed’ Sunday Times<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
‘Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written… a glorious treat’ Daily Mail<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Some doors are kept locked for a reason…<\/b><\/p>\n
London, 1799. Dora Blake lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents’ famed shop of antiquities.<\/p>\n
When a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, Dora is intrigued by her uncle’s suspicious behaviour and enlists the help of Edward Lawrence, a young antiquarian scholar. For Edward, the ancient vase is the key to unlocking his professional future. For Dora, it’s a chance to restore the shop to its former glory, and to escape her nefarious uncle.<\/p>\n
But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has believed about her life, her family, and the world as she knows it…<\/p>\n
‘Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance…utterly irresistible’ Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
‘An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue’<\/b> Red<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
*<\/i>SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO GLASS BELL AWARD*<\/b><\/p>\n
Readers love Pandora:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
‘So <\/i>addictive<\/i><\/b>… the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance’<\/i><\/p>\n
‘Wonderfully atmospheric<\/b>‘<\/p>\n
‘A beautifully written<\/b> piece of historical fiction’<\/p>\n
‘Crackles with danger and mystery… a joy to read<\/b>‘<\/p>\n
‘An utterly magical <\/b>book full of secrets, love and hope’<\/p>\n
‘Beautifully written, gripping and evocative<\/b>‘<\/i><\/p>\n
*Susan Stokes-Chapman’s new novel THE SHADOW KEY<\/i> is available now*<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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