Review
'Mesmerically gripping' - Sainsbury's Magazine 'The enormous spirit of the characters and overriding sense of fun gives this book warmth and appeal' - Waterstone's Books Quarterly 'Written with insight, intelligence and style, a highly engaging and entertaining read with a complex plot and a cast of utterly believable characters' - Sydney Morning Herald 'A good-humoured saga' - Sun Herald
Product Description
Unable to find stage work, actresses Cordelia Preston and Rillie Spoons need to find a way of making a living. Cordelia remembers the skills of her aunt and sets out to be a phreno-mesmerist, advising couples on their compatibility and enlightening women on "The Gentle Intricacies of the Wedding Night." Cordelia finds that as her popularity grows, she and Rillie are finally living their dream. But events from Cordelia's past return to haunt her, and the women become embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin not only them but those they love...