When Janie Scott’s Hollywood
scriptwriter parents fall under scrutiny during the McCarthy trials of the
early 1950’s, the family moves from Hollywood to London to escape persecution
from the U.S. federal marshalls. Janie feels
awkward and out-of-place until she meets Benjamin, the son of the local
apothecary, who dreams of becoming a spy.
When the apothecary suddenly disappears, Benjamin’s spy games start to
feel too real. Janie and Benjamin must
discover the truth and find a way to rescue his father, using the information
they find in the ancient book the apothecary asked them to keep safe. They discover that magic and science are
closely related, allies might be found in the least likely of places, and
sometimes taking the impossible path is the only option.
Carefully weaving elements of mystery and intrigue, magic and fantasy into the tapestry of a very real historical setting, Meloy tells a captivating story about having the courage to do the right thing, even when it seems impossible.
The first few chapters were a little slow as Meloy set the stage for the story, but by the end of chapter six, I couldn’t put the book down. If you enjoy historical fiction with a twist of magic, this book is for you.
Carefully weaving elements of mystery and intrigue, magic and fantasy into the tapestry of a very real historical setting, Meloy tells a captivating story about having the courage to do the right thing, even when it seems impossible.
The first few chapters were a little slow as Meloy set the stage for the story, but by the end of chapter six, I couldn’t put the book down. If you enjoy historical fiction with a twist of magic, this book is for you.
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