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    Spitting Gold: A Novel
    Spitting Gold: A Novel
    Spitting Gold: A Novel
    Audiobook9 hours

    Spitting Gold: A Novel

    Written by Carmella Lowkis

    Narrated by Katherine Press

    3.5/5

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    A deliciously haunting, “lush, and twist-filled tale” (CrimeReads) that blends gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance as two estranged sisters—celebrated (and fraudulent) spirit mediums—come back together for one last con in 19th-century Paris.

    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?

    Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sarah Penner, Spitting Gold is “an auspicious first outing from a writer to watch” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateMay 14, 2024
    ISBN9781797176949
    Author

    Carmella Lowkis

    Carmella Lowkis grew up in Wiltshire, UK, and has a degree in English literature and creative writing from the University of Warwick, where she was mentored by Sunday Times (London) bestselling author Sarah Moss. After graduating, she worked in libraries before moving into book marketing. Carmella lives in London with her girlfriend. You can follow her on X and Instagram @CarmellaLowkis. Spitting Gold is her first novel. 

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    • 5/5
      In 1866 Paris, Sylvie is drawn back into her hidden past as a spirit medium. Her sister, Charlotte, asks for help amidst their father’s illness and financial struggles. A wealthy, dysfunctional aristocratic family is seeking to exorcise a haunting spirit. But as eerie occurrences plague them, Sylvie wonders if they’re truly dealing with a vengeful ghost.

      I loved this atmospheric book. The characters are compelling and the plot engrossing. I don’t think the good sister / bad sister angle worked particularly well—if anything, it made both characters less sympathetic. The switch in PoV in the middle of the book made the point on its own. Still, the book is exactly what I’m looking for in gothic mystery.

      Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.