I'm not a big fan of historical fiction books, because it takes me to long to read them, I usually check online the historical facts mentioned in book; but this time I rarely check the historical facts, because to my surprise the plot is very absorbing and interesting, because it takes place in 1...
Marissa’s still sleeping when I return, so I gently shake her awake. “How do you feel? Are you hungry?” I ask. “Better. Starved.” She smiles, looking more like her old self than she has since I poisoned her. We eat the peaches and bread with our hands and then drink the water that’s left. “Here.”...
Billy tugs on my arm and I impatiently pull away. I’d been practically running ever since I left Dr. Boyle, while Billy’s been chasing me down the street, trying to get my attention. Part of me appreciates how humorous we must look—a cowboy chasing a flapper down the staid streets of London—but t...
Anna’s fortune-teller friend Madame Zola is sitting in a straight-backed chair in front of a small table draped with the same blue silk as the walls. She’s wearing a brightly patterned turban and her eyes are lined with kohl. A delicious shiver travels down my arms. Even though Anna told me that ...
She’s been on her best behavior the past few days—our shows have gone off seamlessly and she’s made no more references to our last séance. It makes me wonder what she’s up to.So far, I’ve managed to avoid Cole, but perhaps he’s been avoiding me, too. Truthfully, I’m a bit miffed he hasn’t sought ...