Continuing with my want to read more books outside the contemporary genre, I am happy to be a part of the cover reveal today for the debut novel ARCANA by Jessica Leake. Check out the gorgeous cover below, find out what this novel is about, and get to know author Jessica Leake.
About the Book: A romantic, suspenseful, genre-bending debut set in Edwardian London.
Amid the sumptuous backdrop of the London season in 1905, headstrong Katherine Sinclair must join the ranks of debutantes vying for suitors. Unfortunately for Katherine, she cannot imagine anything more loathsome—or dangerous. To help ease her entrance into society, Katherine’s family has elicited the assistance of the Earl of Thornewood, a friend and London’s most eligible bachelor, to be her constant companion at the endless fetes and balls. But upon her arrival in London, Katherine realizes there will be more to this season than just white gowns and husband hunting.
Through her late mother’s enchanted diary, Katherine receives warning to keep hidden her otherworldly ability to perform arcana, a magic fueled by the power of the sun. Any misstep could mean ruin—and not just for her family name. The Order of the Eternal Sun is everywhere—hunting for those like her, able to feed on arcana with only a touch of the hand.
But society intrigue can be just as perilous as the Order. The machinations of the fashionable elite are a constant threat, and those who covet Katherine’s arcana, seeking the power of her birthright, could be hiding behind the façade of every suitor—even the darkly handsome Earl of Thornewood.
With so much danger and suspicion, can she give her heart to the one who captivates her, or is he just another after her power?
Release Date: November 4, 2014
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About the Author: Jessica Leake has been in love with historical England ever since her first literary crush: Mr. Darcy. After embarking on a quest to bring her own intriguing and headstrong characters to life, she decided to quit her day job as a clinical therapist and spend her time weaving arcana with words. She lives in Greenville, SC with her brilliant husband, three painfully cute children, and two mischievous dogs. She invites you to visit her at jessicaleake.com.
Links:
http://jessicaleake.com
www.facebook.com/authorjessicaleake
www.twitter.com/jessleake
www.amazon.com/Arcana-A-Novel-Jessica-Leake/dp/1940456142/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20344642-arcana
This sounds good! Thanks for pointing it our way. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this book till I read your post -- and it is something I most definitely want to read! The story sounds amazing and has a lot of elements that really appeal to me. Thanks for sharing!
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