The Book of the Most Precious Substance

Sara Gran

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English

Faber & Faber
01 November 2023

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense; Horror & ghost stories; Romance

'A sexy, addictive thriller' - Red'A marvellous, magical novel' - Irish Times 'A brilliant, beautifully written page-turner' - Daily Mail

Rare book dealer Lily Albrecht has been given a tip-off about The Book of theMost Precious Substance, rumoured to be the most powerful occult book everwritten. With some of the world's wealthiest people willing to pay a fortunefor it, she embarks on a journey from New York to New Orleans to Munichto Paris, knowing that it could also help erase the greatest tragedy of her life.

But does the book really exist at all, or will Lily lose everything in search ofa ghost?

By: Sara Gran
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 279g
ISBN: 9780571375622
ISBN 10: 0571375626
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sara Gran is the author of six previous novels, including Come Closer and her acclaimed crime series starring PI Claire DeWitt. She also writes for film and TV, including 'Southland' and 'Chance', and has published in The New York Times, The New Orleans Times Picayune, and USA Today.