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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

Theodora Goss

This captivating debut novel focuses on a group of women who must solve a string of gruesome murders - and the mystery of their own origins. Mary Jekyll embarks on a hunt to capture her father's former friend, a known murderer, to collect a reward that could change her life. Along the way, she befriends a group of women who were created through terrifying experimentation - including the daughters of some of literature's most iconic villainous characters. With the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, the women delve deeper into the investigation, uncovering a secret society of power-hungry scientists. The monsters must confront their past to defeat the true monster. This novel is a tour de force of wit, insight, and narrative reclamation.
Publish Date
2017-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2017-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.82
ISBN
9781481466516
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