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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, #1)

Theodora Goss
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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017

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Theodora Goss

The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1890s

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss follows Mary Jekyll as she uncovers secrets about her father's past, leading her to meet women connected to various literary figures like Dr. Moreau and Frankenstein. Together, they form the Athena Club to solve mysteries while exploring their unique origins and identities.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

30,310 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Theodora Goss's The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter offers a captivating blend of Gothic fiction and feminist themes, praised for its imaginative storyline and strong female characters. While the prose is often engaging, some find the pacing uneven and dialogue occasionally stilted. Goss's unique take on classic tales generally delights readers.

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Who Should Read The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, #1)?

The reader of Goss's The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter enjoys Victorian-era mysteries, gothic fiction, and female-driven narratives. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series and Penny Dreadful will find the blend of classic literary characters and inventive storytelling compelling and delightful.

4.0

30,310 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Theodora Goss draws inspiration from classic literature for her novel, incorporating characters from works such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

The novel is known for its unique narrative style, featuring conversations between the characters who comment on the story as it unfolds, adding a metafictional layer to the reading experience.

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The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter won the 2018 Locus Award for Best First Novel, highlighting its critical acclaim and popularity within the speculative fiction genre.

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Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1890s

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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