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Emma Hinds

    The Knowing: An intoxicating gothic historical fiction debut
    The Knowing
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    Ineffable Love
    • Ineffable Love

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Ineffable Love is a six-session Bible Study course based around the award- winning television adaption of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens, starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.

      Ineffable Love
      4.6
    • LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE SPRAYED EDGES, available while stocks last. A spellbinding fantasy where romance intertwines with magic—this love story aims to raise the dead. At Demdike College of Witchcraft, Orlando is an outcast, not only for being the only shapeshifter among witches but also for their lack of control over their magic and body, which shifts between male and female forms. The tragedy deepens with the death of Orlando's girlfriend, Elizabeth, which they believe is their fault. Then, charming new student Bastian arrives with a dangerous proposition: he knows a spell to resurrect Elizabeth. As Orlando's feelings for Bastian intensify, doubts emerge about Bastian's true intentions and the risks of the resurrection spell. Readers are captivated by this tale, praising its blend of humor, heart, and gothic charm. With echoes of Holly Black's edge and the wit of Lex Croucher, it delivers a queer love story that resonates deeply. Many have described it as a stunning YA debut, with emotional depth that lingers long after reading. The diverse representation and engaging plot make it a must-read for fans of urban fantasy and those who enjoyed Juno Dawson's works.

      Witchlore
      3.0
    • The Knowing

      • 294 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Beautiful, intoxicating and full of suspense, The Knowing is a story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution and how women survive and weaponize trauma.[Bokinfo].

      The Knowing
      3.5
    • A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'Vivid, visceral and utterly immersive. Extraordinary' LIZ HYDER author of The Gifts'You can smell the spit and sawdust rising from the pages of this atmospheric gothic novel.' - RED Magazine'A Violent, disturbing gothic tale compellingly told.' - The Guardian'If you love Sarah Waters and dark historical fiction, you will no doubt be hooked.' - Diva magazineIn the slums of 19th-century New York.A tattooed mystic fights for her life.Her survival hangs on the turn of a tarot card.Powerful, intoxicating and full of suspense. The Knowing is a darkly spellbinding novel about a girl fighting for her survival in the decaying criminal underworlds.Whilst working as a living canvas for an abusive tattoo artist, Flora meets Minnie, an enigmatic circus performer who offers her love and refuge in an opulent townhouse, home to the menacing Mr Chester Merton. Flora earns her keep reading tarot cards for his guests whilst struggling to harness her gift, the Knowing - an ability to summon the dead. Caught in a dark love triangle between Minnie and Chester, Flora begins to unravel the secrets inside their house.The Knowing is a stunning debut inspired by real historical characters including Maud Wagner, one of the first known female tattoo artists, New York gang the Dead Rabbits, and characters from PT Barnum's circus.

      The Knowing: An intoxicating gothic historical fiction debut
      3.2