An eerily brilliant and spooky tale of spiritualism and deception

''Now you know why you are drawn to me - why your flesh comes creeping to mine, and what it comes for. Let it creep.''

From the dark heart of a Victorian prison, disgraced spiritualist Selina Dawes weaves an enigmatic spell. Is she a fraud, or a prodigy? By the time it all begins to matter, you''ll find yourself desperately wanting to believe in magic.

''Refined, repressed and simmering... a delicious tale of Victorian spiritualism'' Independent on Sunday

''Spooky, spellbinding, exquisitely written'' Val Hennessy

''Beautifully, atmospherically written, this is a tale to thrill your very soul'' Metro

''Sexy, spooky, stylish... a wonderful book'' Guardian