Pandora
Books | Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
3.9
Susan Stokes-Chapman
#1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Library Journal Best Book of 2023 "Lush, evocative and utterly irresistible."--Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne Prepare to lift the lid on a lush reimagination of the mythological Pandora....Susan Stokes-Chapman's atmospheric debut, PANDORA, immerses the reader in the dangerous, mysterious world of ancient antiquities with prose that is elegant and teeming with visceral sensory detail. A marvelous debut--imaginative, ambitious, and begging to be savored." -- Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Apothecary Steeped in mystery and rich in imagination, an exhilarating historical novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance. London, 1799. Dora Blake, an aspiring jewelry artist, lives with her odious uncle atop her late parents' once-famed shop of antiquities. After a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, her uncle begins to act suspiciously, keeping the vase locked in the store's basement, away from prying eyes--including Dora's. Intrigued by her uncle's peculiar behavior, Dora turns to young, ambitious antiquarian scholar Edward Lawrence who eagerly agrees to help. Edward believes the ancient vase is the key that will unlock his academic future; Dora sees it as a chance to establish her own name. But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has believed about her life, her family, and the world as she knows it. As Dora uncovers the truth, she comes to understand that some doors are locked and some mysteries are buried for a reason, while others are closer to the surface than they appear. A story of myth and mystery, secrets and deception, fate and hope, Pandora is an enchanting work of historical fiction as captivating and evocative as The Song of Achilles, The Essex Serpent, and The Miniaturist.
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Author
Susan Stokes-Chapman
Pages
416
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Date
2023
ISBN
0063280027 9780063280021
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"I initially picked this book up because of the impressive and beautiful cover art and because of the Grecian title. I loved how the author tied ancient Greek mythology to 16th century London. Some of the characters, especially the main character, Dora, fell flat. Despite being fairly predictable it was a book I was excited to pick up and read. Overall, everything, the plot, characters, suspense, was average. There was nothing I truly hated about the book but not a whole lot that stands out either. I’m glad I read it and consider reading another work of Stokes Chapman. 3.5/5"
Olivia Denning
"I loved this! An engaging historical magical realism story with great characters and an intriguing plot. A fun blend of Ancient Greek mythology and Regency era England that keeps you turning the pages. "
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Leah
"I loved this book!! Definitely a different take on Pandora’s box, with murder, love, and old crap how can you go wrong? My only critique about the book was that at points I just wanted her to get to the juicy bits! "
Glen Schum
"Slow start initially but ended strongly. Very good read! "
Caroline McDougle
""Pandora" by Susan Stokes-Chapman is, a historical fiction with a Greek artifacts taking place in London 1779 that follows a young aspiring jewel artist when she finds said Greek artifact. <br/><br/>I would give "Pandora" by Susan Stokes-Chapman a 2-star review because, when reading the premise I was expecting for greek retelling aspects, I found the characters bland though I did enjoy how this takes place in London."
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Lillyanna
