The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
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Narrated by:
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Kate Reading
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By:
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Theodora Goss
About this listen
Winner of the 2018 Audie Award for Fantasy
Based on some of literature's horror and science fiction classics, this is the story of a remarkable group of women who come together to solve the mystery of a series of gruesome murders - and the bigger mystery of their own origins.
Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents' deaths, is curious about the secrets of her father's mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father's former friend and a murderer, may be nearby, and there is a reward for information leading to his capture...a reward that would solve all of her immediate financial woes.
But her hunt leads her to Hyde's daughter, Diana, a feral child left to be raised by nuns. With the assistance of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Mary continues her search for the elusive Hyde and soon befriends more women, all of whom have been created through terrifying experimentation: Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherin Moreau, and Justine Frankenstein.
When their investigations lead them to the discovery of a secret society of immoral and power-crazed scientists, the horrors of their past return. Now it is up to the monsters to finally triumph over the monstrous.
©2017 Theodora Goss (P)2017 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.What listeners say about The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- User Review
- 16-09-2023
A Thought Provoking Novel. Misses the Mark
With all of the hallmarks of a fantastic story, the author borrows from many of the classic literatures of the 19th century and explores the characters in an intimate way.
The narrator does a great job of distinguishing between voices however my main problem with this story is it doesn’t translate well to audiobook form.
This is largely because of the frequent fourth wall breaks and shifts from past tense to present tense. It Can become hard to follow.
Great for lovers of the classics. But not
For those looming
For an easy listen.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Carol Barnard
- 08-11-2022
Loved it
Finally a well written book that is witty, exciting and interesting. I loved all the characters and the narration by Kate Reading is exceptional. I've put all the other books aside so that I can get the next in the series.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Peter Hawkins
- 29-10-2019
great read!
A clever well written book stitching together and building on well loved gothic classics. I can't wait for the next in the series.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 19-05-2022
So good!
I loved this story!
Not your standard mystery.
Fans of marvel superheroes, Downton and Sherlock mysteries would love it. Be prepared to be hooked. It is a 3 part series.
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