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'Compulsive reading . . . rich, strange, beautiful' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk
'A strange, new and captivating look at a magical realm . . . Lavishly entertaining' Independent
'Enthralling . . . a literary feast' Stylist

The world had forgotten Mr Crowe and his mysterious gifts. Until he killed the poet.

He lived a secluded life in the fading grandeur of his country estate. His companions were his faithful manservant and his ward, Clara, a silent, bookish girl who has gifts of her own.

Now Dr Chastern, the leader of a secret society, arrives at the estate to call Crowe to account and keep his powers in check. But it is Clara's even greater gifts that he comes to covet most.

She must learn to use them quickly, if she is to save them all.

The Maker of Swans: 'A deeply pleasurable gothic fantasy'

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'Compulsive reading . . . rich, strange, beautiful' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk'A strange, new and captivating... Read more

    Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
    Publication Date: 12/01/2017
    ISBN13: 9781474601030, 978-1474601030
    ISBN10: 1474601030

    Number of Pages: 336

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    'Compulsive reading . . . rich, strange, beautiful' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk
    'A strange, new and captivating look at a magical realm . . . Lavishly entertaining' Independent
    'Enthralling . . . a literary feast' Stylist

    The world had forgotten Mr Crowe and his mysterious gifts. Until he killed the poet.

    He lived a secluded life in the fading grandeur of his country estate. His companions were his faithful manservant and his ward, Clara, a silent, bookish girl who has gifts of her own.

    Now Dr Chastern, the leader of a secret society, arrives at the estate to call Crowe to account and keep his powers in check. But it is Clara's even greater gifts that he comes to covet most.

    She must learn to use them quickly, if she is to save them all.

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