Houdini is a dazzling blend of adventure, love, betrayal, and redemption.' Historical Novel Society, Editor's Pick 'Victoria Kelly's impressive debut is a magical, poignantly romantic tale of the world's greatest escape artist and the remarkable woman who was his devoted partner, both onstage and off.

Resonant, haunting and deeply felt, this is a stellar debut from a novelist to watch.' - Geraldine Brooks Pulitzer Prize winning author 'Kelly has a deft hand in setting a scene.' Library Journal 'Mrs. Houdini will captivate readers in a fashion that would make Harry and Bess proud.' Shelf Awareness (starred review) 'Victoria Kelly brings immense imaginative empathy to bear on the fascinating story of the woman who stood beside Harry Houdini, on stage, in life, and after his early death. 'A splendid debut novel.Moving effortlessly beyond mere fictionalized biography, Kelly delivers a richly lyrical and thought-provoking novel with closing twists that feel as impossible, inevitable, and satisfying-as magical, in short-as one of Houdini's own illusions.' Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'Kelly's mesmerizing reimagining shines a light on the kind of love that burns strong even after death.' People 'A grand story of secrets, codes and magic befitting one of history's greatest illusionists and the love of his life.Kelly animates the love story of this historic couple with a smooth blending of research and artistry.Dazzling and enchanting, Mrs.

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