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Pandora: A Novel

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1 Sunday Times BestsellerA Library Journal Best Book of 2023“Lush, evocative and utterly irresistible.”—Jennifer Saint, author of AriadnePrepare to lift the lid on a lush reimagination of the mythological Pandora….Susan Stokes- Chapman’s atmospheric debut, PANDORA, immerses the reader in the dangerous, mysterious world of ancient antiquities with prose that is elegant and teeming with visceral sensory detail. A marvelous debut—imaginative, ambitious, and begging to be savored." — Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Last ApothecarySteeped in mystery and rich in imagination, an exhilarating historical novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance.London, 1799. Dora Blake, an aspiring jewelry artist, lives with her odious uncle atop her late parents’ once-famed shop of antiquities. After a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, her uncle begins to act suspiciously, keeping the vase locked in the store’s basement, away from prying eyes—including Dora’s. Intrigued by her uncle’s peculiar behavior, Dora turns to young, ambitious antiquarian scholar Edward Lawrence who eagerly agrees to help. Edward believes the ancient vase is the key that will unlock his academic future; Dora sees it as a chance to establish her own name.But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has believed about her life, her family, and the world as she knows it. As Dora uncovers the truth, she comes to understand that some doors are locked and some mysteries are buried for a reason, while others are closer to the surface than they appear.A story of myth and mystery, secrets and deception, fate and hope, Pandora is an enchanting work of historical fiction as captivating and evocative as The Song of Achilles, The Essex Serpent, and The Miniaturist. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Perennial (January 17, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063280027


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 21


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.94 x 8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #255,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #303 in Greek & Roman Myth & Legend #307 in Ancient History Fiction (Books) #1,738 in Gothic Fiction


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  • Very good
I really liked the characters
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024 by Maureen H. Ervin

  • Slow Burn
The book starts with a cinematic opening sequence, but then takes a meandering path to initiate the "action." But when the truths are revealed one by one, your patience is rewarded. I would have preferred a more detailed resolution. But enjoyable nonetheless.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023 by Patricia A. DeBellis

  • Fun historical fiction with a bit of mystery
"Better we women have the upper hand in matters of the heart, don't you think?" I received a NetGalley arc of this book. Thank you to the author and HarperCollins! Pandora follows the story of Pandora Blake who lives with her uncle above the antiquities shop called Blake's Emporium. Dora's uncle, Hezekiah, inherited the shop from Dora's parents after their deaths at a Greek dig site and has driven the formerly well respected shop into the ground with forgeries and fakes. Dora is shocked when an ancient pithos makes its way to the shop. After Edward Lawrence is guided to Dora by a mysterious bearded man, they begin working together to figure out exactly where the pithos came from and how deep her uncle's crimes go. While I did enjoy Pandora, I found that it took me quite a while to get through the book. I found that I enjoyed the mystery of the plot, the development of the characters, and the writing. I just don't think this particular brand of historical fiction is for me. I did enjoy that Dora was a strong female trying to break out on her own. Her struggles with honoring the legacy of her parents while knowing she had to leave their shop behind to truly be independent felt relatable. She had her moments where her youth showed through, particularly in her grudge towards Edward. I felt like these emotions could have been explained in more detail as I, personally, did not see why it was such a big deal if Edward was keeping names out of the paper. I also enjoyed Cornelius's character arc throughout the story. It was great to have an LGBTQ+ character in a historical fiction novel and have the main character accept this person for who they are. The talk felt like a defining moment for both Cornelius and Dora. It will be interesting to see if Susan Stokes-Chapman chooses to write a sequel to this book. We don't know what happens to the pithos at the end of the story, so it seems as if some more chaos is ready to ensue! 3/5 stars from me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023 by Jennifer M. Koerten

  • Easy read, kept me interested and cute romance
I am a fan of historical fiction and fantasy. This was a nice combo with a little romance. It was a light and easy read. I have recommended it to several friends. Very much enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023 by Angela

  • Good
This book started slowly. I love anything based on mythology but I found it difficult to connect to the characters for the first half of the book. The slow tease regarding revelatory information the author employs went on a bit too long. Yes, I do want to know what motivates a character but I was getting frustrated. The pace picked up in the second half of the book and I am glad I stuck with it. I am somewhat frustrated by the abrupt exit of Cornelius. His character was an integral part of the story and yet it feels like he ceased to be important to the author. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024 by unco

  • Pandora mixes history w fiction
This historical novel was such a delight to read. I spent several chilly afternoons following the storyline. I’ll look forward to any future works by this same author.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023 by Marita L. Marley-villanueva

  • Lovely!!
Wonderful, cozy, and full of mythical undertones. The romance is subtle and sweet, the writing is strong, and the historical details are delicious! I am pleased to have discovered this. It’s juuuuuuuuust open ended enough for a sequel to be possible but completely satisfying as a stand alone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024 by Lemon Light

  • Chapman Spins a Good Yarn
An entertaining tale with all the best ingredients to reel a reader in: mystery, adventure, betrayal and of course love. Very enjoyable and engrossing!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023 by Colette

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