"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."

I bought this book here in the UK because I really loved "Tipping the velvet" (in German) and I've also seen "Fingersmith" (the film) which I found amazing.
Unfortunately most of the book just scared me (it's really easy to scare me; it's a miracle that I read a ghost story at all). But I was curious how the story continues, so I didn't even think about stopping to read. The love story that developed between the two women was so delicate, it was absolutely fascinating how small gestures like a touch at one's hand can mean so much if it's the most you can expect.
Towards the end the story became more and more exciting and I couldn't stop reading. But I was not expecting the twist at the end at all. Absolutely stunning and surprising.

A praise for the book I totally agree with: "'Indeed, this is such a brilliant writer that her readers would believe anything she told them.' A.N.Wilson, Daily Mail" That's exactly how I felt while reading this.

Edit [14.05.2009]: I'd like this book to travel around. Since there were several people who are interested I'd like to send it as a ray. Is that alright with you?

1. brunton11 (UK)
2. chucklesthescot (UK)

Received on Saturday. I've just started a book so I'll read this one next. Thanks for sharing - I'm looking forward to this one.

I can't make my mind up about this book! I really like Sarah Water's style but sometimes find the subjects difficult to engage with - Spiritual things are not really my cup of tea so on the odd occasion I found myself willing the plot on but I liked the details about the prison and the prisoners. I have 'Tipping the Velvet' on the way as part of a ring so it will be interesting to see how the two books compare.

I have details for chucklesthescot so will take this book to the post office tomorrow. Thanks for sharing :)

Thank you for the book which arrived today. I hadn't realised that it was the book of the recent TV series which was quite good. I look forward to reading this one and will try to pass it on in another ray or bookbox to keep it moving.

Didn't get a chance to read this so I'm moving it on

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

This book is going in round 2 of the ABC bookbox

I had a look at this in the ABC2 Box but didn't have enough books to trade. Luckily lovely crossers in Cardiff gave me some books so I could swap some more!

Ready to wild release or RABCK

Enjoy!

Thank you so much for sending this book my way. I seem to have a large TBR pile at the moment but promise it will be read & enjoyed. Afterwards will send it on another journey.
Thanks again.

Have just finished reading this , my second Sarah Water's book. Not sure I liked it as much as Fingersmith but was definately a close second.
The first half of the book dragged somewhat but by the end I could barely put it down. ..The twists & turns which point out the obvious (after the fact) are amazing. Yes, Sarah Waters CAN make you believe anything.... Very good read...

You have been tagged... thanks for waiting for this wishlist book - I enjoyed the read & hope you will like it just as much.

The book arrived safely in Helsinki today, thank you very much for sending it here. No problem about the waiting, better to read a book before you send it if you have a chance....

My wife is looking forward to reading this book that has been for some time on our wishlist now ;)

RABCK
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Surprise, you got a book from Finland. Enjoy reading!

Thank you so much! Got a feeling this gonna be a good one. :-)