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The Quick
The Quick
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1892: James Norbury, a shy would-be poet newly down from Oxford, finds lodging with a charming young aristocrat. Through this new friendship, he is introduced to the drawing-rooms of high society and finds love in an unexpected quarter. Then, suddenly, he vanishes without a trace. Alarmed, his sister, Charlotte, sets out from their crumbling country estate determined to find him. In the sinister, labyrinthine London that greets her, she uncovers a hidden, supernatural city populated by unforgettable characters: a female rope walker turned vigilante, a street urchin with a deadly secret, and the chilling “Doctor Knife.” But the answer to her brother’s disappearance ultimately lies within the doors of the exclusive, secretive Aegolius Club, whose predatory members include the most ambitious, and most bloodthirsty, men in England.
In her first novel, Lauren Owen has created a fantastical world that is both beguiling and terrifying. The Quick will establish her as one of fiction’s most dazzling talents.
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Victorian London filled with dark secrets and supernatural intrigue.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to richly woven stories of Victorian London with a supernatural twist, The Quick is a compelling choice. Lauren Owen's debut masterfully combines suspense, mystery, and fantasy, creating a world that is as enchanting as it is terrifying. Fans of gothic tales and stories of hidden worlds will find themselves completely absorbed by its intriguing characters and dark secrets.