*LAURA PURCELL'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL THE WHISPERING MUSE IS AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW* 'Darkly seductive and artfully realised' Susan Stokes-Chapman But when strange events begin to take place around the theatre, Jenny wonders if the rumours are true, and fears that when the Muse comes calling for payment, the cost will be too high.
On stage, it's as though Lilith is possessed by the characters she plays, yet off stage she is as tragic as the Muse who inspires her, and Jenny, sorry for her, befriends the troubled actress. What Jenny finds is a woman as astonishing in her performance as she is provocative in nature. Suspicious of Lilith, the jealous wife of the theatre owner sends dresser Jenny to spy on her, and desperate for the money to help her family, Jenny agrees. It is said that the lead actress Lilith has made a pact with Melpomene, the tragic muse of Greek mythology, to become the greatest actress to ever grace the stage. it may just come true.Īt The Mercury Theatre in London's West End, rumours are circulating of a curse. glitteringly dark and mesmerising' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne and Elektraīe careful what you wish for. 'Deliciously creepy, riveting and full of heart with compelling characters and brilliant twists. Watch out for it - but beware.' Bridget Collins, author of number one bestseller, The Binding
I think I love it the best out of all Laura's books. 'Laura Purcell, a skilful purveyor of gothic tales, has created another darkly twisting narrative in The Whispering Muse' Sunday Times
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