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The Serpent Papers

by Jessica Cornwell
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Hunt for lost manuscript of alchemy and witchcraft.

The Serpent Papers could be a good read for those interested in mystery and historical fiction. The book uniquely blends themes of alchemy, witchcraft, and murder to create an intriguing story that captures the reader's attention from the start. The main character's personal connection to the manuscript gives the story an emotional depth that readers will appreciate. With the addition of special features, such as book club questions, this book is perfect for book clubs or individual readers who enjoy a good mystery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Serpent Papers

by Jessica Cornwell
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ISBN: 9781848666757
Authors: Jessica Cornwell
Publisher: Quercus
Date of Publication: 2015-09-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Contemporary, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Goodreads rating: 2.36
(rated by 298 readers)

Description

Barcelona, Summer 2004. Three bodies appear in rapid succession, their skin tattooed with a cryptic alphabet, tongues severed from their mouths. On the eve of Sant Joan and celebrating the success of her headlining show, Natalia Hernandez, actress and songbird of the National Theatre, is found dead outside the nightclub Genet Genet. CCTV captures her in the arms of a potential assassin: a man with raven black hair who tends to a mouth lacerated with wounds. Barcelona, Winter 2014. Avery “Anna” Verco, habitual book thief, part-time psychic and young American researcher, arrives in Barcelona at the behest of now-retired Inspector Emanuel Fabregat. They begin to piece together the puzzle surrounding the murders. As Anna sees deeper into her research, she finds a connection between Natalia Hernandez's death and an ancient script that dates back to the time of Christ, written in the language of witches and writing women:
 

Hunt for lost manuscript of alchemy and witchcraft.

The Serpent Papers could be a good read for those interested in mystery and historical fiction. The book uniquely blends themes of alchemy, witchcraft, and murder to create an intriguing story that captures the reader's attention from the start. The main character's personal connection to the manuscript gives the story an emotional depth that readers will appreciate. With the addition of special features, such as book club questions, this book is perfect for book clubs or individual readers who enjoy a good mystery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.