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A classic, page-turning story of secrets and science, passion and betrayal, innocence and experience - in the tradition of Tracy Chevalier and Philippa Gregory

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A first-rate historical romance: it's hard to think it will be bettered this year * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
This is an intelligent portrait of England in the early 18th century, as experienced by a remarkable young woman * THE TIMES *
What makes THE ALCHEMIST'S DAUGHTER more than a routine entertainment is McMahon's vivid sense of both the natural world and of the smells and illuminated darkness of Selden's workroom. We believe in Emilie and come to love her for all her follies, because she is so passionate in her experience of the world around her * INDEPENDENT *

The Alchemists Daughter Katharine McMahon

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      Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 9/6/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780753821312, 978-0753821312
      ISBN10: 0753821311
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A classic, page-turning story of secrets and science, passion and betrayal, innocence and experience - in the tradition of Tracy Chevalier and Philippa Gregory

      Trade Review
      A first-rate historical romance: it's hard to think it will be bettered this year * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
      This is an intelligent portrait of England in the early 18th century, as experienced by a remarkable young woman * THE TIMES *
      What makes THE ALCHEMIST'S DAUGHTER more than a routine entertainment is McMahon's vivid sense of both the natural world and of the smells and illuminated darkness of Selden's workroom. We believe in Emilie and come to love her for all her follies, because she is so passionate in her experience of the world around her * INDEPENDENT *

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