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New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick invites you to experience a thrilling adventure filled with the lure of ancient secrets and the simmering passions of the Victorian age in the first Arcane Society novel.
Venetia Milton's memories of a romantic night with Gabriel Jones—an alchemist's descendant—are shattered soon thereafter by news of his death. Adopting the guise of his respectable widow, she embarks on a new career as a fashionable photographer in London, where her unique ability to "see" beyond her subjects makes her photographs highly prized.
But Venetia's romantic whim causes unexpected trouble. For one thing, Mr. Jones is about to stride, living and breathing, back into her life. And someone he is tracking will go to any lengths, even murder, to possess an ancient, extraordinary secret that has been lost for centuries. Someone who believes that as the "wife" of Mr. Jones, Venetia is the key . . .
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"One of the stories that i do love. i never get tired of reading it over and over. the story is exciting and entertaining. although venetia and gabriel's romance story was brief they still kept their love for each other. as they work together to solve the mystery, they work as one."
— Laine (5 out of 5 stars)
Second Sight Listener Reviews
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Deborah, 7/21/2018
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" It's a wee bit like a romance novel but enough supernatural/paranormal mystery to keep it interesting and not cheesey. "
— Leah, 2/20/2014 -
" Was pretty predictable but fun to read. It was recommended to me because I like stories about auras and such. Interesting take on that. I'll probably look up future books at some point. "
— Angela, 2/11/2014 -
" Worth reading as a preview to the other novels. I thought some detail was missing. Maybe she should have written it as a prequel? "
— Michelle, 2/4/2014 -
" Wasn't my favorite of Amanda Quick's. "
— Rach, 1/29/2014 -
" I loved this book. I am really getting into the Arcane Society books. I'm going to buy these books from now on (was going through the library) as I suspect I'll be re-reading them... "
— Jane, 1/28/2014 -
" Quick read but I was expecting more romance less mystery. I didnt quite feel an intense connection between the two leads. "
— Jessie, 1/27/2014 -
" Not as good as the Third Circle but still a great read. The plot was a little bit of a let down in the begining but then it picked up. "
— Sheila, 1/23/2014 -
" I love romance novels, but what I like about this book and the rest from this series is that it also adds something else to it that is a fun element to the story line and to the characters themselves. "
— Elizabeth, 1/20/2014 -
" Quick, breezy, funny Victorian-era romance. Sure, it's one of the more scoffed-at genres out there, but it also holds a huge share of the market. Books like this are why. Don't go in expecting Great Literature, but don't look down your nose, either. Well-plotted entertainment isn't a bad thing. "
— adrienne, 1/20/2014 -
" Not for keeping but a good yarn "
— Jennifer, 1/18/2014 -
" Good fast read. Got last night and am half way through. Not usually a huge fan of romance novels but this one isn't cheesy--well, that cheesy--and the mystery and characters are interesting enough that the plot is keeping me reading. Great art it ain't, but good entertainment. "
— Amydebolt, 12/28/2013 -
" I loved this book, and I really like how she is bringing the Arcane Society into modern day with other ones in the series. It's a great twist. "
— Lorie, 11/26/2013 -
" This was a quick read for vacation. "
— Dee, 11/23/2013 -
" Great beginning, great ending (about the last third) but the middle was so-so. Definitely going to continue with the series. "
— Annette, 6/21/2013 -
" I didn't realize when I read Third Circle (which is part of this series later down the road) that these are romance novels. The risque part of the book aside it is a decent story. I love the time period. "
— Melissa, 4/15/2013 -
" I have no explanation for this. I don't know why I read books like this one. Probably for the sex scenes. "
— Kinga, 6/14/2012 -
" Really enjoyed this one and am excited to read more in the series. Thanks for the recommendation Carla! "
— Sara, 6/10/2012 -
" I like the writing style, with flashes of unexpected humor. The Arcane Society is very Sherlocky and I am hoping future books in the series flesh this out more. "
— Bridget, 6/5/2012 -
" It's a Victorian paranormal detective romance, what's not to love "
— Rachel, 4/20/2012 -
" Quite enjoyable first book in a series. Interesting take on secret societies combined with various paranormal abilities with a touch of adventure, romance and intrigue thrown in. I enjoyed the characters and the setting and the plot moved well. "
— Karen, 3/26/2012 -
" I guess I'm just not so much into 'romance' novels. But I get choosing a romance for a book club selection for February, lol. "
— Rebecca, 3/9/2012 -
" I enjoyed the book. I liked the secret Aracane society and Venetia and Gabriel's story too. I think I read it in 2 days. The supernatural twist too it was cool too. Would read again. "
— Alicia, 2/27/2012 -
" Darn. Not anywhere near as good as #5, Running Hot. It still had the annoying graphic sex to skip over and not as much of the fantasy-sci-fi element. If the next Arcane Society book is not at least a 4 I won't bother with the rest. "
— Leslie, 1/26/2012 -
" Second Sight is an interesting period piece consisting of mystery, adventure, the occult and psychic powers. Very entertaining for a light read. "
— G., 9/14/2011 -
" I love the Arcane Society. "
— Barb, 8/24/2011 -
" Fun and entertaining, with a bit of intrigue. "
— Fiona, 6/15/2011 -
" Fun. I think I've found a new series to read this summer.<br/> "
— Indigo, 6/12/2011 -
" I recommend this story highly, there was humor and action. I can't wait to start book #2. "
— Cinda, 5/26/2011 -
" First one of her books I've read and it kept me interested. I'll probably read more of her stuff. "
— Debi, 5/14/2011 -
" i have to say these books are so good i cant stop reading them. but when i was reading the book i was siting at the end of my seat just to read what was going to happen next it was an amazing book :) "
— Tabitha, 5/13/2011 -
" It was like a B-movie in print. Satisfying but campy. "
— Olivia, 4/19/2011 -
" These are mindless reads for those short spans of time I have when Olivia is sleeping. Characters are predictable to a degree and I've yet to be surprised at the ending. But I suppose that is true of most books classified as a romance. "
— Sara, 4/1/2011 -
" I like the writing style, with flashes of unexpected humor. The Arcane Society is very Sherlocky and I am hoping future books in the series flesh this out more. "
— Bridget, 3/31/2011 -
" This was a very interesting book. It was a nice mix of history and paranormal. I enjoyed it. "
— Allison, 3/23/2011 -
" After reading a few reviews of this book. I have come to realize that I must have read a different book altogether. Because the book I read was very corny and dumb. Two stars is to much for this book, but I didn't hate. It most certainly did not deserve any higher. "
— Janet, 3/21/2011 -
" Quite good. Some erotic scenes but those were few and far between. very good story. "
— Katherine, 3/20/2011 -
" Not a bad read, but not as good as I had expected given the reviews I've read of the series. Maybe Nora Roberts and Linda Howard have spoiled me, but I had expected better from Amanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz. I'll give a few more of this series a shot, but I was a little disappointed. "
— Susan, 3/10/2011
About Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick, the author of numerous historical romances, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of many New York Times bestsellers. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as futuristic romance novels under the pseudonym Jayne Castle. There are nearly thirty million copies of her books in print.