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The Alchemist of London
In Victorian London a young woman hides a book in a library, hoping it will never be found...
In modern day London the same book appears at an international auction...
The pages contain priceless secrets which will obsess and transform all those who read them.
Haunted by the fire in Paris, Elise has at last found peace in the English countryside.
But her idyll is broken when a ruthless gentleman learns of a book by the elusive Albert Price - and uncovers Elise’s secret.
The book is hidden somewhere in Victorian London. Elise must not only find it before her enemies, but also face her own destiny - in a world where the secrets of alchemy are in greater danger than ever before.
Meanwhile as auction day approaches in modern London, and the book is in peril again, can Ellie unravel the Victorian mystery in time?
The second book in The Alchemist of Paris series.
In modern day London the same book appears at an international auction...
The pages contain priceless secrets which will obsess and transform all those who read them.
Haunted by the fire in Paris, Elise has at last found peace in the English countryside.
But her idyll is broken when a ruthless gentleman learns of a book by the elusive Albert Price - and uncovers Elise’s secret.
The book is hidden somewhere in Victorian London. Elise must not only find it before her enemies, but also face her own destiny - in a world where the secrets of alchemy are in greater danger than ever before.
Meanwhile as auction day approaches in modern London, and the book is in peril again, can Ellie unravel the Victorian mystery in time?
The second book in The Alchemist of Paris series.
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2020
About the author
M.C. Dulac
15 books32 followersM.C. Dulac lives in Sydney, Australia, where she daydreams far too much. She is the author of the Alchemist’s Passage series, the Regency Alchemists series (a complete trilogy) and six Unusual Stories (a set of short reads). She enjoys writing and reading books with historical settings, dual timelines, and mysterious turns, often with a dash of alchemy.
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October 7, 2024
Meh!
Just not my cup of tea, I guess. It was fine but never really grabbed my attention fully. To each his own.....
Just not my cup of tea, I guess. It was fine but never really grabbed my attention fully. To each his own.....
May 24, 2024
Even Better Than the Alchemist of Paris!
It is 1840. Elise du Bois aka Ellie Wood is now living a quiet life in rural England tending her garden. What should go wrong except that a wealthy man from London who is too curious decides to purchase the old manor across the way and begin prying into her past! Why does Miss Wood dress in such an old fashioned way? Why does she still look the same way she did 20 years ago? And so forth. Ellie knows it's time to flee and must contact her benefactor's agent in London, but as she arrives on his doorstep, his servant informs her that he has had to unexpectedly leave for France with his family. Ellie is referred to a kind French woman, but not surprisingly it isn't long before the sinister neighbor is able to track her down and she must find another place to hide. Meanwhile, she must also find a valuable book that her lost love wrote that contains the secret knowledge of alchemy and immortality.
It is 1840. Elise du Bois aka Ellie Wood is now living a quiet life in rural England tending her garden. What should go wrong except that a wealthy man from London who is too curious decides to purchase the old manor across the way and begin prying into her past! Why does Miss Wood dress in such an old fashioned way? Why does she still look the same way she did 20 years ago? And so forth. Ellie knows it's time to flee and must contact her benefactor's agent in London, but as she arrives on his doorstep, his servant informs her that he has had to unexpectedly leave for France with his family. Ellie is referred to a kind French woman, but not surprisingly it isn't long before the sinister neighbor is able to track her down and she must find another place to hide. Meanwhile, she must also find a valuable book that her lost love wrote that contains the secret knowledge of alchemy and immortality.
April 21, 2025
The Alchemist Passage, Book 2, "The Alchemist of London" was interesting and held my attention.
As with the first book in the series, it took me only two days to read and the plot was entertaining enough to give it my full attention. Characters were well developed and descriptive writing about London during different era's made it easy to picture those points in time.
My only problem with the plot was that things fell into place too easily for the main character, Elise. In all of London, she stumbles easily upon the temporary dwelling of the original Alchemist, Price and has no trouble getting the current inhabitants to reveal Price's secrets. The quest to get there should have been more difficult.
As with the first book in the series, it took me only two days to read and the plot was entertaining enough to give it my full attention. Characters were well developed and descriptive writing about London during different era's made it easy to picture those points in time.
My only problem with the plot was that things fell into place too easily for the main character, Elise. In all of London, she stumbles easily upon the temporary dwelling of the original Alchemist, Price and has no trouble getting the current inhabitants to reveal Price's secrets. The quest to get there should have been more difficult.
February 4, 2021
Great book
I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this author. Thank you for a great read! I hope there will be more alchemist books!
I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this author. Thank you for a great read! I hope there will be more alchemist books!
July 13, 2022
The pursuit by many, for a book of alchemy recipes by Albert Price.
Elise risks everything in Victorian London to save it from falling into the wrong hands.
Elise risks everything in Victorian London to save it from falling into the wrong hands.
January 5, 2023
thrilling adventure
This series is getting better with every book. Elise’s innocence against formidable trials and her ability to persevere made an amazing story.
This series is getting better with every book. Elise’s innocence against formidable trials and her ability to persevere made an amazing story.
February 4, 2024
Captivating
Spellbinding....pub intended! Reading the entire series until the last word!! It was captivating and surprising charming. I kept waiting for Ed to be Albert, not yet?
Spellbinding....pub intended! Reading the entire series until the last word!! It was captivating and surprising charming. I kept waiting for Ed to be Albert, not yet?
May 25, 2024
Good story and well writen
June 1, 2024
Great continuation of the alchemist’s story. The main character is strong and intelligent. Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
April 20, 2025
Enjoying this Alchemist series, good read.
July 11, 2026
a Great Sequel to Book One
I really enjoyed this second book in the series. It was a turn pager with some history of the era as well.
I really enjoyed this second book in the series. It was a turn pager with some history of the era as well.
November 15, 2024
Very impressive and had me reading way into the night as I couldn't put it down. Very well written.
June 20, 2023
This is the second in the series, and it's as enjoyable as the first. It can be read on its own, but it's helpful to have read the previous book, 'The Alchemist of Paris', since this book continues Elise's story. The switch between the past and present in dual-timeline books is always enjoyable; I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.
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