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Set in Portland, Oregon, in 1900, the story follows seventeen‑year‑old Olivia Mead, a passionate suffragist. Her father hires the enigmatic Henri Reverie, ostensibly to turn her into a more docile and womanly girl. Through hypnosis, Henri instead awakens in Olivia the ability to perceive people’s true natures. With this newfound insight, she continues to fight for women’s rights, navigating the expectations of her era while confronting hidden motives surrounding her hypnotist.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Cat Winters
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