{"product_id":"spitting-gold-9781668024966","title":"Spitting Gold","description":"\u003cb\u003eA deliciously haunting, \"lush, and twist-filled tale\" (\u003ci\u003eCrimeReads\u003c\/i\u003e) that blends gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance as two estranged sisters--celebrated (and fraudulent) spirit mediums--come back together for one last con in 19th-century Paris.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eParis, 1866: When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheir marks are the de Jacquinots: dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe scheme underway, the sisters deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold. But when inexplicable horrors start to happen to them, too, the duo question whether they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets may come to light? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sarah Penner, \u003ci\u003eSpitting Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is \"an auspicious first outing from a writer to watch\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarmella Lowkis grew up in Wiltshire, UK, and has a degree in English literature and creative writing from the University of Warwick, where she was mentored by \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003e(London) bestselling author Sarah Moss. After graduating, she worked in libraries before moving into book marketing. Carmella lives in London with her girlfriend. You can follow her on X and Instagram @CarmellaLowkis. \u003ci\u003eSpitting Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213176307986,"sku":"9781668024966","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b919c3cb-5c8e-4d92-9bb6-487639ee5ca2.jpg?v=1752578215","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/spitting-gold-9781668024966","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}