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Pandora

A beguiling tale of romance, suspense, mystery and myth

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Pandora

By: Susan Stokes-Chapman
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance.

There is a fine line between coincidence and fate....

In London 1799, Dora Blake is an aspiring jewellery artist who lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents' famed shop of antiquities. When a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, Dora is intrigued by her uncle's suspicious behaviour and enlists the help of Edward Lawrence, a young man seeking acceptance into the Society of Antiquaries. Edward sees the ancient vase as key to unlocking his academic future. Dora sees it as her chance to restore her parents' shop to its former glory and to escape her uncle.

But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has ever known, about her life, her family and the world as she knows it. As Dora uncovers the truth she starts to realise that some mysteries are buried and some boxes are locked, for a reason.

Gorgeously atmospheric and deliciously unpauseable, Pandora deals with themes of secrets and deception, love and fulfilment, fate and hope.

©2022 Susan Stokes-Chapman (P)2022 Penguin Audio Family Life Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance England Ancient Greece

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Critic reviews

"Olivia Vinall, who was delightful as DS Matilda Stone in Queens of Mystery, maintains a running current of excitement and copes effortlessly with the challenge of a cast ranging from grandes dames to Cornish seamen." (The Sunday Times)
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Although a little slow at the start this beautifully written story unravels with increasing momentum to a very satisfactory conclusion. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

A captivating story

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This was liked by readers who enjoyed the Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, which I did. It shares many similar themes and is very well done. I found the characters in the Mermaid slightly more fun, but if you enjoyed T. M. and M. H., Pandora is worth trying too.

Lovely Regency, mythical combination

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I didn't want this book to end. I loved it! Great story and characters, gives you a real sense of London in the 18th Century.

An amazing book

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A good mix of historical myth, Cinderella and romance. Well narrated and easy listening made for a very enjoyable story.

Enjoyable story, well read.

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A perfect mix of history, intrigue, mystery and Greek mythology- absolutely loved it.
Narration was spot on too

Fabulous listen

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light but engaging .evocative scene setting . loved the mix of plot and a hint of the fantastical

a little ancient history, a little mystery. fab

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Loved this book. The story was fascinating interspersed with Greek mythology. The ending was a little bit rushed. But nevertheless I thoroughly recommend it. Problem is now finding my next read!

Loved this book

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very enjoyable, well written and imagined. Worth the time and cost. hope she has written more !

excellent story and well written.

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Don’t get me wrong I really quite enjoyed this little yarn, generation is first class and the story skips along in an entertaining and occasionally. It was interesting we set the height of the Regency period without falling into stereotypes.

That all said, I can’t help but feel that the narrative failed to develop a range of tantalising details that were introduced but not really followed up.

Interesting spin on the myth… but

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A captivating story, beautifully written and narrated. I couldn’t stop listening to it, and now I regret that, as it is over. Perfection.

Exquisite!

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