The Mesmerist

by Barbara Ewing

Book Overview

Unable to find stage work, actresses Cordelia Preston and Rillie Spoons need to find a way of making a living. Cordelia remembers the skills of her aunt and sets out to be a phreno-mesmerist, advising... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0751537608
• ISBN13: 9780751537604
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Sphere
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Good old-fashioned yarn

The Mesmerist is a great, old-fashioned yarn set in early 19th century England (mostly London) when mesmerism and phrenology were just starting to become popular. The story focuses primarily around a woman actress who, through a series of unfortunate circumstances, is forced to survive by using her gift of mesmerism to earn an independent living. The story twists and turns beautifully; the characters are superbly drawn; and the narrative is engaging. I couldn't put the book down (even though I had to for work!!). If you like historical fiction then don't miss this one.