{"product_id":"a-dreadful-splendor-a-novel-isbn-9780063209831","title":"A Dreadful Splendor: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this!”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Erin Sterling,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ex Hex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgatha Christie meets \u003ci\u003eBridgerton \u003c\/i\u003ein this wickedly whimsical Gothic murder mystery bubbling with spooky thrills, gaslamp fantasy, and romance, about a fake spiritualist who is hired to perform a séance for a bride who died the eve of her wedding\u003c\/b\u003e—\u003cb\u003ebut as secrets unravel, the line between hoax and haunting blurs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe careful what you conjure...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Victorian London, Genevieve Timmons poses as a spiritualist to swindle wealthy mourners—until a failed con lands her in jail. Then a stranger appears with a peculiar offer for the historical mystery: a nobleman, Mr. Pemberton, has lost his beautiful fiancée under tragic and mysterious circumstances. If Genevieve can convince him that his beloved rests in peace, she’ll earn her freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Mr. Pemberton is not the brokenhearted romantic she imagined. The surly—and undeniably handsome—young lord barely knew his bride-to-be, yet is certain she was murdered. With no evidence, only a confession will do, and he enlists Genevieve to help draw it out. Their plan? Stage a haunting so theatrical, so chilling, it might just rattle the truth loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen frightful incidents befall the haunted manor, Genevieve begins to wonder if her tricks are even needed. She may be a fraud, but this ghost might be alarmingly real…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality. . . . There is no shortage of tricks and feints in this excellent novel.” — \u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance. I had such fun reading this book!” — Gwenda Bond, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNot Your Average Hot Guy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great read for spooky-season nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect addition to any Halloween reading list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"An enjoyable interpretation of an old favorite.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Rogue Princess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fun and imaginative.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on Rogue Princess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delightful . . . a unique and fun retelling that I won't forget.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily on Rogue Princess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What's not to love? . . . A swoonworthy read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Rogue Princess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Delicious double crosses, a haunted estate, and a heroine who might just lose her heart — if she can keep her neck out of the hangman's noose. \u003cem\u003eA Dreadful Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e will keep readers guessing.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen Peacock, author of You Were Never Here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Breathtaking, puzzling and spine-chilling all at once. A spectacular, haunting mystery with a touch of romance and twists galore. Absolutely brilliant!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eT.A. Willberg, author of the Marion Lane Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An intriguing whodunit . . . Myers nicely couples an unlikely and unethical sleuth with an atmospheric puzzle. Fans of roguish investigators will be delighted.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A page-turner . . . combining mystery, romance and spiritualism in a Victorian London setting full of secrets and seances.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaltwire (Halifax, Canada)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thrilling, atmospheric and propulsive, with healthy doses of heart and humor thrown in for good measure,\u003cem\u003e A Dreadful Splendor \u003c\/em\u003eis a cleverly crafted mystery with an irrepressible heroine you won’t soon forget. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun reading a book!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Ryan, International Thriller Award-winning author of Keep This to Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Dreadful Splendor\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance. Con artist heroine Genevieve is a memorable addition to literature's gallery of charming rogues. I had such fun reading this book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Not Your Average Hot Guy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A perfectly splendid novel . . . It can be easily read and relished by anyone ages twelve and up, as it is devoid of both crude language and explicit sex scenes. It is an attention grabbing, vividly imagined, suspenseful Victorian gothic mystery romance which this reader found impossible to put down! . . . The writing is fresh, original, full of surprises and features a captivating heroine in Genevieve Timmons. It’s a gem!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooktrib\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Remember \u003cem\u003ePenny Dreadful \u003c\/em\u003ewith Eva Green? Me too, and this book promises to fill the Victorian-era-séance-shaped void the show left in my heart. It’s also bound to satisfy fans of other amateur Victorian sleuths, like in \u003cem\u003eA Curious Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e, with the added bonus of Genevieve’s roguish ways — which obviously only make the journey more fun.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Riot, The Best Books Out this Week\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality. . . . There is no shortage of tricks and feints in this excellent novel and Genevieve is a delightful character.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889791660261,"sku":"NP9780063209831","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063209831.jpg?v=1730231910","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-dreadful-splendor-a-novel-isbn-9780063209831","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}