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Thief on the winged horse

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: London Head of Zeus 2020Description: viii,392p PB 20x13cmISBN:
  • 9781789543834
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 823.92 MAST
Summary: 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
List(s) this item appears in: New Arrivals - August 2023
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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

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