Paris, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house-call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con.
Their marks are the de Jacquinots: dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution.
Sylvie and Charlotte will need to deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold - until they experience inexplicable horrors themselves.
The sisters start to question if they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets threaten to come to light...?
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I am working on a pair of gloves.- PROLOGUE, 15 July 1866
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(@doubledaybooks, 18 April 2024, e-galley, 304 pages, #ARC from the publisher via @NetGalley)
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Spitting Gold is an impressive debut and I look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next. I love the title and this made me want to read the book. I've become a fan of historical fiction over the years and I loved the fact that this book is set in Paris, a city I adore. I really enjoyed the blend of historical fiction and gothic fiction. This is entertaining and well-written, hugely enjoyable. I'd recommend it.
