Reviews
"Tremendously appealing characters . . . a thoroughly enjoyable, satisfying read."--Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches "A fascinating netherworld weaves through David Liss's intoxicating new novel, The Twelfth Enchantment . Set in Regency England, it tells the story of Lucy Derrick, a vivacious heroine in the tradition of Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet. It takes a cunning novelist, indeed, to tell a story this gripping--and magical."--Katherine Howe, author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane "Truly a magical, mystical tour de force . . . Liss, in fanciful English prose, fans the flames into a literary conflagration that eventually engulfs us."-- San Antonio Express-News "A unique and fascinating story, compelling characters, and the delicious combination of realism and mythical."--Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner "A tale of mystery, intrigue, and magic that leaves the reader wanting more."--Austenprose "An enthralling tale of romance and the supernatural--with a heroine for the ages."--Stephanie Barron, author of Jane and the Canterbury Tale, "Tremendously appealing characters . . . a thoroughly enjoyable, satisfying read."-Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches "A fascinating netherworld weaves through David Liss's intoxicating new novel, The Twelfth Enchantment . Set in Regency England, it tells the story of Lucy Derrick, a vivacious heroine in the tradition of Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennet. It takes a cunning novelist, indeed, to tell a story this gripping-and magical."-Katherine Howe, author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane "Truly a magical, mystical tour de force . . . Liss, in fanciful English prose, fans the flames into a literary conflagration that eventually engulfs us."- San Antonio Express-News "A unique and fascinating story, compelling characters, and the delicious combination of realism and mythical."-Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner "A tale of mystery, intrigue, and magic that leaves the reader wanting more."-Austenprose "An enthralling tale of romance and the supernatural-with a heroine for the ages."-Stephanie Barron, author of Jane and the Canterbury Tale, Praise for Twelfth Enchantment "David Liss takes readers on a light-hearted romp through Regency England in The Twelfth Enchantment. With an adroit mix of fact and fantasy, Liss casts heroine Lucy Derrick into a world of industrializing mill towns, mysterious enchantments, ghostly dogs, undead fairies, Luddites, and even Lord Byron and his legions of lovesick women. Charged with gathering the scattered pages of an alchemical manuscript, Lucy's adventures teach her that appearances can be deceptive-and delightfully so. Liss's deft touch with historical subject matter and his ability to craft tremendously appealing characters makes this a thoroughly enjoyable, satisfying read." --Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches PRAISE FOR DAVID LISS The Devil's Company "Accomplished, atmospheric and thoughtful."- The Washington Post The Whiskey Rebels "Smart, page-turning fun."- St. Petersburg Times The Ethical Assassin "[A] page-turning thriller . . . a thought-provoking and highly enjoyable yarn."-Baltimore Sun A Spectacle of Corruption "[A] wonderful book . . . easily one of the year's best."- The Boston Globe The Coffee Trader "Unusual and diverting . . . Sometimes, as the book demonstrates with a nice twist, sincerity can be the greatest means of deception."- The New York Times Book Review A Conspiracy of Paper "Tremendously smart, assured, and entertaining."- Newsweek From the Hardcover edition.
