The Alchemist of Paris (The Alchemist's Passage Book 1)

Name: The Alchemist of Paris (The Alchemist's Passage Book 1)
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Rating: 4.3 (1940 reviews)
Author: M. C. Dulac

by M. C. Dulac

Historical Fiction Romantasy

4.3 (1,940)

4.3 stars from 1,940 reviews. Top 81% of Historical Fiction books we track.

288 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by CreateSpace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished 2016-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love dual-timeline mysteries where modern discovery unravels historical secrets, like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
You're drawn to atmospheric historical fiction set in 19th-century Paris with magical undercurrents.
You enjoy romantic plots that span generations and explore what it means to love across impossible timescales.

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You want fast-paced action and plot twists over slow-burn atmospheric tension.
You prefer contemporary romance with no historical elements or magical realism.
You're sceptical of first-in-series books and need standalone stories with definitive endings.

About this book

In modern Paris stands an old house that has remained hidden for nearly two centuries. A nineteenth-century diary belonging to Elise du Bois from 1820 provides the only clue to what the house contains. When research student Ellie enters the house, she uncovers an ancient mystery along with a story involving magic, betrayal, and immortal love that stretches across centuries. This is the first book in The Alchemist's Passage series.

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