It seemed natural that he would have to come to her. I’d always alluded to their prickly relationship and it was time to let the readers experience it firsthand. I knew I had to bring Bianca’s estranged father, Albern, back for a reckoning. Which took shape first: plot, character, or setting? The Big Thrill met with author Mary Lawrence to discuss her latest historical thriller, THE ALCHEMIST OF LOST SOULS: But when John is conscripted and the element turns up again, Bianca risks her own life and that of her unborn child to prevent it from being used against the king’s army. Bianca traces the element to a dead-end believing it is lost and no longer a threat. When a woman’s body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn emitting an eerie green glow from her mouth, rumors circulate about how she died. Albern seeks his estranged daughter, Bianca–now pregnant with her first child–for help, fearing the substance could fall into dangerous hands. However, before he can act on his intentions, the element is stolen. "Whereas some historical fiction bristles with self-importance, this novel eschews it to excellent effect.Disgraced alchemist Albern Goddard has just discovered flamula vitae–a dangerous element with deadly potential–and intends to win back his favor with King Henry VIII. "Whereas some historical fiction bristles with self-importance, this novel eschews it to excellent effect."- Library Journal a real page-turner."- San Francisco Book Review
will keep readers engaged until the very last page. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together."-Fiona Buckley, author of the Ursula Blanchard Mysteries "The writing is terrific. "A realistic evocation of 16th century London's underside. Ī Suspense Magazine Best Historical Mystery of the Year
To clear her name and keep her neck free of the gallows, Bianca must apply her knowledge of the healing arts to deduce exactly how her friend was murdered and by whom-before she herself falls victim to a similar fate. Recovering from her shock, Bianca suspects Jolyn may have been poisoned before coming to her-but the local constable is not so easily convinced. But when her friend Jolyn comes to her complaining of severe stomach pains, Bianca's prescription seems to kill her on the spot. īianca Goddard employs her knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants to concoct remedies for the disease-riddled poor in London's squalid Southwark slum. In the year 1543 of King Henry VIII's turbulent reign, the daughter of a notorious alchemist finds herself suspected of cold-blooded murder. Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series."-Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author "Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine.
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