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Miscellaneous
14 November 2023
"From the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film.

A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel...

1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she's offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed--but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She's been pulled into the film. And the script--and the monsters within it--are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.

2007: Gemma Turner's disappearance is one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries--one that's captivated film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L'Étrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade and each time there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn't exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film's mystery may leave him trapped by it forever.

""A sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty."" --Paulette Kennedy, author of The Witch of Tin Mountain

For more from Constance Sayers, check out:

A Witch in Time

The Ladies of the Secret Circus"

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Imprint:   Miscellaneous
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 241mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 43mm
Weight:   703g
ISBN:   9780316493741
ISBN 10:   0316493740
Pages:   480
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Constance Sayers is the author of three novels including A Witch in Time and The Ladies of the Secret Circus. She splits her time between Alexandria, Virginia and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews for The Star and the Strange Moon

"Praise for The Ladies of the Secret Circus: ""Ambitious and teeming with magic, Sayers creates a fascinating mix of art, The Belle Époque, and more than a little murder."" --Erika Swyler, author of The Book of Speculation ""A spellbinding historical fantasy....Fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus will love this page-turning story of dark magic, star-crossed love, and familial sacrifice."" --Publishers Weekly (starred review) ""At times decadent and macabre, The Ladies of the Secret Circus is a mesmerizing tale of love, treachery, and depraved magic percolating through four generations of Cabot women."" --Luanne G. Smith, author of The Vine Witch ""Highly recommended for lovers of timeslip fiction, readers who enjoy their genres very bent indeed, and those who have dreamed of running away to the circus."" ―Library Journal (starred review) ""A book to get lost in. Through beautifully orchestrated prose and careful, confident pacing, Sayers constructs a story that feels like sitting down with an older relative and slowly, over hours, getting all the family secrets in one juicy, enchanted package."" --BookPage ""The Ladies of the Secret Circus is a dazzling tale, laced with sinister magic, blood, and beauty, love and loss. This is a book that will haunt you long after the last page is turned."" --Alyssa Palombo, author of The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel Praise for A Witch in Time: ""A sweeping story of magical, star-crossed love, as glamorous as it is romantic. Prepare to be dazzled."" --Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger ""A captivating tapestry of a tale, A Witch in Time weaves together the supernatural, historical fiction, and a humorous present day heroine, while traveling the macabre brambles of a dark curse-through lifetimes-with a compass to the heart."" --Gwendolyn Womack, bestselling author of The Fortune Teller & The Time Collector ""Fans of Deborah Harkness will devour this page-turning tale of love, reincarnation, and dark magic. A highly unique and enjoyable read!"" --Hester Fox, author of The Witch of Willow Hall ""Fresh and original... a narrative rich in historical detail, brightened by flashes of humor, and filled with colorful characters and fascinating settings. A most rewarding read!"" --Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches ""Sayers cleverly twists the loves-lost-through-time motif....A smart, engrossing debut from a writer to watch."" --Kirkus ""With lush historical details and a wicked sense of humor, A Witch in Time fully immerses the reader in the story of Helen and her fated demon, unpacked like nesting dolls across time and lives, fortune and chance. From Belle Epoque France to modern-day D.C., from worlds pastoral, decadent, flashy to commercial, Sayers weaves a spell of love, lust, and magic to create a page-turner like no other."" --Steph Post, author of Miraculum ""Sayers traverses time periods effortlessly with lush, graceful descriptions....This spiraling narrative will appeal to fans of historical fiction and complicated love stories."" --Publishers Weekly----"


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