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A deliciously haunting debut for fans of Sarah Waters and Sarah Penner set in 19th-century Paris, blending gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance as two estranged sisters—celebrated (and fraudulent) spirit mediums—come back together for one last con.

Paris, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con.

Their marks are the de Jacquinots: dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution.

The scheme underway, the sisters deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold. But when inexplicable horrors start to happen to them too, the duo question whether they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets may come to light?

6 chapters

(view spoiler)[ interesting start.
I like the sisters even if they are fooling people
I feel bad that her sister is in a worse position, trying to take care of their dad. I'm glad she agreed to join but wonder how this will reflect on her new life and her husband

I wonder who the spirit is really and why the one guy is so scared (hide spoiler)]

11 chapters / Through Part 1

(view spoiler)[ wow, that makes me sad. what a horrible sister. Why would she jeopardize her whole sister's life. for some girlfriend? that's just awful and I've lost all respect for both of the girls. Now I wonder how bad off the father is or if Charlotte really even needs money.

and now it seems that it's all fake (hide spoiler)]

20 chapters / 75%

(view spoiler)[ ugh, I'm still so disappointed. I don't think Florence or Charlotte are redeemable. They are both just so awful - who ruins someone's life like this?

and for Charlotte to just think its fun. Awful

I don't feel like we learned much in these chapters. I don't feel like Florence's reasons justify her means NOR that she is ruining the lives of 2 more just for her revenge. I'm sorry she's had a bad go of it but you don't ruin other people just because you're mad at your family (hide spoiler)]

and done

(view spoiler)[ I was so sad Charlotte was such an awful person. Not only did she just allow her sister to take the blame for what her gf did, but she had no problem not looking back. At least she sent the letter that got Sylvie her husband back.

Meh, I found this one to just be okay (hide spoiler)]

I was hoping to buddy read this one with you, but it is a book I did not bring with me to Utah.

oh no! I had it as an arc with mom so we read it together since we spent the weekend together!

Aweee that’s so cool!