{"product_id":"9780063209855_a-dreadful-splendor","title":"A Dreadful Splendor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this!\"\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e— Erin Sterling,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Ex Hex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgatha Christie meets \u003cem\u003eBridgerton \u003c\/em\u003ein this wickedly whimsical Gothic murder mystery bubbling with spooky thrills and romance, about a fake spiritualist who is hired to perform a séance for a bride who died the eve of her wedding\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003ebut as secrets unravel, the line between hoax and haunting blurs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe careful what you conjure...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Victorian London, Genevieve Timmons poses as a spiritualist to swindle wealthy mourners—until a failed con lands her in jail. Then a stranger appears with a peculiar offer: a nobleman, Mr. Pemberton, has lost his beautiful fiancée under tragic and mysterious circumstances. If Genevieve can convince him that his beloved rests in peace, she’ll earn her freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Mr. Pemberton is not the brokenhearted romantic she imagined. The surly—and undeniably handsome—young lord barely knew his bride-to-be, yet is certain she was murdered. With no evidence, only a confession will do, and he enlists Genevieve to help draw it out. Their plan? Stage a haunting so theatrical, so chilling, it might just rattle the truth loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen frightful incidents befall the manor, Genevieve begins to wonder if her tricks are even needed. She may be a fraud, but this ghost might be alarmingly real…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality. . . . There is no shortage of tricks and feints in this excellent novel.” — \u003cem\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\"A delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance. I had such fun reading this book!\"\" — Gwenda Bond, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eNot Your Average Hot Guy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e?\u003c\/em\u003eA great read for spooky-season nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA perfect addition to any Halloween reading list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"B R Myers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46899352567957,"sku":"9780063209855","price":46.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780063209855_7ca81e50-9f73-41b6-b6ab-f0da4178abac.jpg?v=1776888325","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780063209855_a-dreadful-splendor","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}