Thrilling Debut Novel

The Quick by Lauren Owens
Lauren Owen's strong debut novel, The Quick, takes place in late 19th century London. James Norby, fresh out of Oxford, moves to the City to try to fulfill his dream of becoming a poet. Norby ends up rooming with a young aristocrat who introduces him to high society. Totally immersed in his new culture and surroundings, it isn't long before Norby falls in love...and then abruptly disappears. Norby's loyal sister, Charlotte, sets out from their county estate in Yorkshire to hunt down her brother.  Her search leads her to a secret club, whose members are among the richest and most ambitious men in England.

"A book that seems to begin as a children's story ends in blood-soaked mayhem; the journey from one genre to another is satisfying and surprisingly fresh considering that it's set in a familiar version of gothic London among equally familiar monsters." (Kirkus Reviews)


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