By Alison Goodman (author) Part of the A Lady Helen Novel series
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January 2016 Debut of the Month This first novel in a trilogy of deliciously dark, supernatural page-turners set in Regency England is packed with passion, period detail and devastating demons.
London, 1812, and sharp-minded, strong-spirited Lady Helen Wrexhall is about to be presented to Queen Charlotte. Her parents deceased, Helen lives with her authoritarian uncle and aunt, whose principle purpose is to see their niece secured in a seemly matrimonial match. But when Helen encounters the enigmatic, scandalous Earl of Carlson, she finds herself drawn from the dazzling lights of Vauxhall Gardens into the darkness of a parallel world of demons, whose deadly influence has penetrated the very core of political power.
And she also discovers disturbing truths about her supposedly disreputable mother, and herself…
Under the full moon of her presentation ball, Helen faces an excruciating decision. Will she accept a proposal from the thoroughly decent Duke of Selborn and become a high society Duchess? Or will she use her newfound powers and join smouldering Lord Carlston in the Dark Days Club as a Demon Slayer?
Alongside Helen’s absorbing personal conflict, the contrasts between the tightly corseted constraints of Regency England and the wildness of the dark, demonic underworld are brilliantly evoked. This is a consummately satisfying, un-put-down-able epic that will be devoured by fans of Cassandra Clare. ~ Joanne Owen
"Captivates with a mix of history and fantasy. [An] immersive, action-packed narrative." -USA Today's Happy Ever After
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"Captivates with a mix of history and fantasy. [An] immersive, action-packed narrative." - USA Today 's Happy Ever After
From the New York Times bestselling author of Eon and Eona ; a Regency adventure series starring a stylish and intrepid Buffy-esque demon-hunter
London, April 1812. On the eve of eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Wrexhall's presentation to the queen, one of her family's housemaids disappears-and Helen is drawn into the shadows of Regency London. There, she meets Lord Carlston, one of the few who can stop the perpetrators: a cabal of demons infiltrating every level of society.
Dare she ask for his help, when his reputation is almost as black as his lingering eyes? And will her intelligence and headstrong curiosity wind up leading them into a death trap?
* Includes a bonus Dark Days Club novella! *
“Amazing research, really fun characters and such an original idea.” Sabaa Tahir, author of An Ember in the Ashes
“A consummately satisfying, un-put-down-able epic that will be devoured by fans of Cassandra Clare.” Lovereading.co.uk
“The prose is as witty as Elizabeth Bennet herself and the whole book is a joy from start to finish.” SFX Magazine
“This is great fun: vivid Regency drama with a demonic supernatural twist.” The Bookseller
“Lady Helen is intelligent, lively and brave, and one of the best YA protagonists I have come across.” Emer, teen reviewer, Lovereading.co.uk
“Edge-of-the-seat supernatural thrills in the fashionable London of 1812.” Jane Austen’s Regency World
“This fantastic introduction leaves us hungry for more.” Entertainment Weekly
Alison Goodman is the New York Times bestselling author of Eon and Eona , which have been sold into 18 countries and translated into 11 languages. She has taught creative writing at postgraduate level and professionally mentors a small number of writers. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and their Machiavellian Jack Russell terrier.
**Who would be your dream cast if the Lady Helen trilogy was ever adapted to a film? Which of the new characters are your favourite and why? Find out all the answers, and more, in this Q&A with Alison Goodman conducted by one of our Reader Reviewers, Humaira Kauser.
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On the eve of eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Wrexhall's presentation to the queen, one of her family's housemaids disappears-and Helen is drawn into the shadows of Regency London. There, she meets Lord Carlston, one of the few who can stop the perpetrators: a cabal of demons infiltrating every level of society.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Dark Days Club and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
The Dark Days Club features in the following genres: Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Debuts of the Month, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for Young Adults
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The Dark Days Club was written by Alison Goodman and published by Speak an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
The Dark Days Club has 544 pages
Yes it is part of A Lady Helen Novel series
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