Pandora - Readings

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**THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE NEW VOICE IN HISTORICAL FICTION**

A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance.

Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance...utterly irresistible Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

Perfect for fans of THE LEVIATHAN and THE SONG OF ACHILLES.

London, 1799. Dora Blake lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents famed shop of antiquities.

When a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, Dora is intrigued by her uncle s suspicious behaviour and enlists the help of Edward Lawrence, a young antiquarian scholar. For Edward, the ancient vase is the key to unlocking his professional future. For Dora, it s a chance to restore the shop to its former glory, and to escape her nefarious uncle.

But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has believed about her life, her family, and the world as she knows it...

A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month*

An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue Red

Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written... a glorious treat Daily Mail

Readers love Pandora:
So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance
Wonderfully atmospheric
A beautifully written piece of historical fiction
Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read
An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope
Beautifully written, gripping and evocative

About the Author

Susan Stokes-Chapman was born in 1985 and grew up in the historic Georgian city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. She studied for four years at Aberystwyth University, graduating with a BA in Education && English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Pandora, was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize 2020 as well as longlisted for the Bath Novel Award that same year. You can find Susan on Instagram and Twitter under the handle @SStokesChapman. Her website is www.susanstokeschapman.com.