Kate Mascarenhas creator text London Head of Zeus 2020 monographic eng Eng lis h

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viii,392p PB 20x13cm A dazzling mixture of crime, romance, magic and myth from the author of the bestselling The Psychology of Time Travel. The Kendricks have been making world-famous dolls for over 200 years. But their dolls aren't coveted for the craftmanship alone. Each has an emotion laid on it; a magic that can provoke bucolic bliss or consuming paranoia at a single touch. Persephone Kendrick longs to learn her ancestors' craft, but only men may know the secrets of the workshop. So when a handsome stranger arrives claiming doll-making talent and blood ties to the family she sees a chance to grasp all she desires. But then, one night, the firm's most valuable doll is stolen. Only someone with knowledge of magic could have taken her. Only a Kendrick could have committed this crime... Captivating, inventive and tender' ADELE PARKS An atmospheric examination of gender inequality' GUARDIAN A magical tale that blends very human people with a hidden world of enchantment' WOMAN & HOME An addictive fantasy with a smart feminist twist' iNEWS English Fiction Sci-Fi /Fantasy Soft toy making Theft Families 823.92 MAST 9781789543834 230524 20260124121318.0