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European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman

By: Theodora Goss
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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 In the sequel to the Nebula finalist The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter, Mary Jekyll and the rest of the daughters of mad scientists from literature embark on a madcap adventure across Europe to rescue another monstrous girl and stop the Alchemical Society’s nefarious plans once and for all.

Mary Jekyll’s life has been peaceful since she helped Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the Whitechapel Murders. Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherine Moreau, Justine Frankenstein, and Mary’s sister Diana Hyde have settled into the Jekyll household in London, and although they sometimes quarrel, the members of the Athena Club get along as well as any five young women with very different personalities. At least they can always rely on Mrs. Poole.

But when Mary receives a telegram that Lucinda Van Helsing has been kidnapped, the Athena Club must travel to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to rescue yet another young woman who has been subjected to horrific experimentation. Where is Lucinda, and what has Professor Van Helsing been doing to his daughter? Can Mary, Diana, Beatrice, and Justine reach her in time?

Racing against the clock to save Lucinda from certain doom, the Athena Club embarks on a madcap journey across Europe. From Paris to Vienna to Budapest, Mary and her friends must make new allies, face old enemies, and finally confront the fearsome, secretive Alchemical Society. It’s time for these monstrous gentlewomen to overcome the past and create their own destinies. Detective Fantasy Fiction Historical Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Mythology Ancient Greece Greek Mythology Sherlock Holmes Paranormal
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I loved this book. even more than the first in series. honestly I can't wait for the third

loved it... better than first book

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I loved the first book in this series "The Alchemist's Daughter" and have thoroughly enjoyed this second adventure of the Athena Club.
Ms. Goss has obviously done her home work to be able to bring together so many well known works of fiction in one imaginative series with an interesting, and quirky style of story telling (I hesitate to say original or unique for fear of being shot down by someone better read than I)
It's easy to identify with the characters and be drawn into the danger and excitement of the moment which is enhanced by the excellent story telling performance of Kate Reading.
Personally I can't wait for the release of the 3rd book in October 2019 and hope that the audible version will be released at the same time or very soon after.

A great second adventure.....

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The 2nd book is as good of the 1st I introduction of new characters whilst sticking with the old ones with out.

loved it

The plot thickens

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I absolutely loved The Curious Case of the Alchemists Daughter (2 shillings at all reputable retailers), this continues the adventures of The Athena Club, with twists, reveals, shocks and delights.

My only disappointment is that I can't launch myself into the next instalment immediately.

An absolutely stunning follow up

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The follow up to The Curious Adventures of the Alchemists Daugher is wonderful.

An exciting adventure across the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with many more intriguing characters met along the way.

The characterization of each of the characters is impressive, I have no idea how the narrator can keep up!

Fantastic!

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