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Cornwall, 1730: A young girl known only as Red travels with her father making a living predicting fortunes using the ancient Cornish method of the Square of Sevens. Shortly before he dies, her father entrusts Red’s care to a gentleman scholar, along with a document containing the secret of the Square of Sevens technique. Raised as a lady amidst the Georgian splendor of Bath, Red’s fortune-telling delights in high society. But she cannot ignore the questions that gnaw at her soul: Who was her mother? How did she die? And who are the mysterious enemies her father was always terrified would find him? While Red’s pursuit of these mysteries brings her the possibility of great reward, it also leads to grave danger. ....
SINGAPORE – In this week’s Book Box, The Straits Times looks at four works that invoke magic and prophecy. Buy the books at Amazon. These articles include affiliate links. When you buy through them, we may earn a small commission. Read more at straitstimes.com. ....
In June 1808, the Reverend John Pering, vicar of Skipton and Kildwick, set out from Kildwick with four companions to visit the Lake District, writes… ....