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The Third Circle by Amanda Quick
Leona Hewitt, disguised in men s formal evening clothes, has secretly made her way into Lord Delbridge s private museum to recover a relic stolen from her family years ago. But someone else is there in the dimly lit gallery, on the same errand: a tall, black-cloaked man whose very voice is enough to put her in a trance. Thaddeus Ware, a mesmerist with powerful psychic energy, is accustomed to fearful reactions from others - women in particular. After all, a man who can control the minds and actions of others could rob a lady of her virtue - without her ever knowing But Leona shows no trace of hysteria in his presence. A force to be reckoned with as both a gifted crystal worker and a woman, she exerts a rather hypnotic power over the hypnotist himself. And she is determined to keep the crystal they recovered, by giving him the slip at a run-down London inn. Thaddeus, on assignment for the secretive Arcane Society, knows the menace Leona is courting by absconding with the crystal. It is a source of remarkable energy, and it holds the potential for great destruction. Lord Delbridge has already killed two men to acquire it, for it is his key to membership in the elite, shadowy group known as the Third Circle. And with the help of a seductive hunter of preternatural skill, dubbed The Midnight Monster by the press, Delbridge intends to find her. With the stolen crystal in their possession, the danger is only beginning.
Praise for The Third Circle
“Quick deftly distills intrigue, romance and a dash of the paranormal into a beguiling story”—Chicago Tribune
“The latest in Quick’s delightfully original, paranormal-spiced Arcane Society series is another dazzling combination of superbly realized characters, an intrigue-studded plot, and spellbindingly sexy romance.”—Booklist
“Mystery, danger and the otherworldly come together in this compelling read.”—BookPage
“Amanda Quick...is in top form for this deftly plotted Victorian London romantic thriller.”—The Seattle Times
“Compelling...It’s just another example of why you can’t go wrong with a Jayne Ann Krentz-written book—no matter what name she uses.”—The State (Columbia, SC)
“This fast-paced story resolves itself quite satisfactorily while adding to the ongoing story of the society.”—Library Journal
“The Third Circle is Amanda Quick at her mesmerizing best with an enchanting historical romantic suspense that contains a rousing romp, an intriguing mystery, and a touch of the fantasy that come together nicely in a cleverly crafted story line.”—Midwest Book Review
“Quick has a knack for finding unique characters, and this book is no exception. The Arcane Society has inspired her to explore new avenues, and the readers reap the benefits. There is plenty of action, suspense, and just enough romance to keep the pages turning to the very last.”—A Romance Review
“Quick deftly distills intrigue, romance and a dash of the paranormal into a beguiling story”—Chicago Tribune
“The latest in Quick’s delightfully original, paranormal-spiced Arcane Society series is another dazzling combination of superbly realized characters, an intrigue-studded plot, and spellbindingly sexy romance.”—Booklist
“Mystery, danger and the otherworldly come together in this compelling read.”—BookPage
“Amanda Quick...is in top form for this deftly plotted Victorian London romantic thriller.”—The Seattle Times
“Compelling...It’s just another example of why you can’t go wrong with a Jayne Ann Krentz-written book—no matter what name she uses.”—The State (Columbia, SC)
“This fast-paced story resolves itself quite satisfactorily while adding to the ongoing story of the society.”—Library Journal
“The Third Circle is Amanda Quick at her mesmerizing best with an enchanting historical romantic suspense that contains a rousing romp, an intriguing mystery, and a touch of the fantasy that come together nicely in a cleverly crafted story line.”—Midwest Book Review
“Quick has a knack for finding unique characters, and this book is no exception. The Arcane Society has inspired her to explore new avenues, and the readers reap the benefits. There is plenty of action, suspense, and just enough romance to keep the pages turning to the very last.”—A Romance Review
Jayne Ann Krentz is the pseudonym for Amanda Quick, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers under several pen names, with over 35 million copies in print. She currently resides in Seattle.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780515146035 |
| ISBN 10 | 051514603X |
| Title | The Third Circle |
| Author | Amanda Quick |
| Series | An Arcane Society Novel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2009-03-31 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |