AlchemyPrague, 1588 A COURT IN TURMOIL The Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, wants to expand the boundaries of human knowledge and his court is a haven for scientists, astrologers and alchemists. His abiding passion is the elusive hunt for the philosophers stone and thus immortality. The Catholic Church fears he has pushed too far into the forbidden realm of heresy while the greatest powers in Christendom are concerned about the imperial line of succession. A

Sunday Forrester lives with her sixteen-year-old daughter

Unfolding with the beauty and power of fable

Except one: Ganymedes Piscero

For five days in January 1989

she fears the most formidable monster she'll have to face is the one inside

forged in the Godswar

another deeply enjoyable mystery from a talented storyteller' KARIN SLAUGHTER

decides to make a move for the throne

narrative drive

Can one fragmented family put themselves back together

Marion Summers

Book is signed and dedicated to 'Clive