S.J. Parris
S.J. Parris writes about her inspiration for Heresy, which masterfully blends true events with fiction into a page-turning murder mystery set on the sixteenth-century Oxford University campus.
Adam Haslett
A conversation with Adam Haslett, author of Union Atlantic, a deeply affecting portrait of the modern gilded age, the first decade of the twenty-first century.
Ah,
Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence
Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy
balls, and on a somber note, tending to her ailing father. As she
prepares to ring in the New Year, 1896, a handsome young man, Lord Denby,
has set his sights on Gemma, or so it seems. Yet amidst the distractions
of London, Gemma's visions intensify–visions of three girls dressed
in white, to whom something horrific has happened, something only the
realms can explain. . . .
The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are
turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms
that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls' great joy, their
beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of
friendship.
But all is not well in the realms–or out. The mysterious Kartik has
reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic,
else great disaster will befall her. Gemma's willing to do his
intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will
meet up with her mother's greatest friend–and now her foe, Circe.
Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding
Circe proves a most perilous task.
Book Reviews
Publishers Weekly
Bray provides a satisfying ending, yet she implies a further struggle for power. Fans will want to stay tuned. Ages 12-up.
Kirkus Reviews
While the characters and setting lack the lush richness and depth that made the first volume appealing, Gemma's shivery adventures, lacking easy answers, make for an exciting mystical quest. (Fantasy. YA)
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