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LibaryReads March 2015 Pick
Indie Next Choice for April 2015
Possession. Power. Passion. International bestselling novelist M.J.
Rose creates her most provocative and magical spellbinder yet in this
erotic, gothic novel set against the lavish spectacle of 1890s Belle
Époque Paris.
Sandrine Salome runs away to her grandmother’s Parisian mansion to
escape her dangerous husband, but what she finds is even more menacing.
The house, famous for its lavish art collection and elegant salons, is
mysteriously closed up. Although her grandmother insits it’s dangerous
for Sandrine to visit, she defies her and meets Julien Duplessi, a
mesmerizing young architect. Together they explore the hidden night
world of Paris, the forbidden occult underground and Sandrine’s deepest
desires.
Among the bohemians and the demi-monde, Sandrine discovers her erotic
nature as a lover and painter. Then darker influences threaten – her
cold and cruel husband is tracking her down and something sinister is
taking hold, changing Sandrine, altering her. She’s become possessed by
La Lune: A witch, a legend and a sixteenth-century courtesan, who opens
up her life to a darkness that may become a gift or a curse.
This is Sandrine’s “wild night of the soul,” her odyssey in the magnificent city of Paris, of art, love and witchery.
Atria Books
Formats: Hardcover, Ebook
Pages: 384
Genre: Historical Mystery
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Praise for The Witch of Painted Sorrows
“Rose’s new series offers her specialty, a unique and captivating
supernatural angle, set in an intriguing belle epoque Paris—a perfect
match for the author’s lush descriptions, intricate plot and mesmerizing
storytelling. A cliffhanger ending will leave readers hungry for the
next volume. Sensual, evocative, mysterious and haunting.” (Kirkus
Reviews)
“Mixes reality and illusion, darkness and light, mystery and romance
into an adult fairy tale. [Rose] stirs her readers curiosities and
imaginations, opening their eyes to the cultural, intellectual and
artistic excitement that marked the Belle Epoque period. Unforgettable,
full-bodied characters and richly detailed narrative result in an
entrancing read that will be long savored. Library Journal (Starred
Review)
“A haunting tale of possession.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Rose is an unusually skillful storyteller. Her polished prose and
intricate plot will grip even the most skeptical reader. ” (The
Washington Post)
A Reader's Opinion
This is the first book I've read by M.J. Rose. I was drawn to this book by the setting, the cover, and the hint of paranormal. I honestly didn't know what to think of the writing style at first, but without realizing what was happening, the story pulled me in. Beautifully written with vivid details of time and place, The Witch of Painted Sorrows draws the reader into its pages with mystery, melancholy, and in the beginning, a touch of romance. I can't say that I personally enjoy stories where the characters in the main relationship are married or involved elsewhere; I don't like the dishonesty, but it fit with the story. In truth, the grandmother became my favorite character. I liked her color and passion for everything; in real life, she'd be a force to reckon with. The pace was a little slow in places, but the description was interesting enough to keep me reading through those parts. M.J. Rose is a remarkable talent and I plan to try more of her books.
*A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Meet the Author
M.J. Rose grew up in New York City mostly in the labyrinthine
galleries of the Metropolitan Museum, the dark tunnels and lush gardens
of Central Park and reading her mother’s favorite books before she was
allowed.
She is the author of more than a dozen novels, the co-president and
founding board member of International Thriller Writers and the founder
of the first marketing company for authors: AuthorBuzz.com. She lives in
Greenwich, Connecticut. Visit her online at MJRose.com.
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