The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017
402
Novel • Fiction
London • 1890s
2017
16+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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402
Novel • Fiction
London • 1890s
2017
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