"For years, alchemist Ferris Stannum has devoted himself to developing the Elixir of Life, the reputed serum of immortality. Having tested his remedy successfully on an animal, Stannum intends to send his alchemy journal to a colleague in Cairo for confirmation. Instead he is strangled in his bed and his journal is stolen. As the daughter of an alchemist herself, Bianca is well acquainted with the mystical healing arts. As her husband, John, falls ill with the sweating sickness, she dares to hope Stannum's journal could contain the secret to his recovery. But first she must solve the alchemist's murder. As she ventures into a world of treachery and deceit, Stannum's death proves to be only the first in a series of murders--and Bianca's quest becomes a matter of life and death, not only for her husband, but for herself ..."--Page 4 of cover.
- ISBN10 1617737127
- ISBN13 9781617737121
- Publish Date 1 February 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 19 April 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Kensington Publishing
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 304
- Language English