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The Elusive Elixir
- Narrated by: Julia Motyka
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
Dorian Robert-Houdin, the three-and-a-half-foot gargoyle chef who fancies himself a modern-day Poirot, is slowly turning into stone, and it's up to Zoe Faust to unravel the alchemical secrets that can save him. When they discover that a long-lost stone gargoyle with a connection to Dorian has reappeared in Europe, the stakes are even higher. From Portland to Paris, Zoe searches for the hidden knowledge she needs, but a cold case that harkens back to 1942 throws her off course. With an ailing friend desperately trying to discover his own elixir of life and a new romantic interest offering the first chance at love she's had in nearly a century, Zoe is torn between a dangerous form of alchemy and her desire for a safer life.
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- Heather Matuozzo
- 18-10-21
Another great read
I have read the first in this series also. Really good I have enjoyed it very much.
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- Gemma Nixon
- 30-08-21
love these books and the person who reads them
gripping story rrad with a great voice I love this series highly recommended to everyone
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- Dragon
- 02-09-21
Charming and very easy listen
These books are sweet and quirky. A lot of kindness and affection for Portland and it’s people. Love the animated gargoyle. The vegan heroine is a bit too silly in places for someone with her special qualities… but hey. In these dark times, I need good hearted stories like this one!
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-09-22
A wonderful story that is so easy to get lost in.
Loved this story as it is so easy to listen to. The characters are developing and you want to know what happens next.
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- Katy
- 10-09-23
Excellent story
A really good continuation of the story that has lots of twists and turns throughout
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- Kindle Customer
- 16-09-21
love this book
I totally love this series, and recommend it to all. I'll be getting the next one.
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- Coral Harley
- 04-09-22
fabulous !!
Loved every minute of this third story in the series..highly recommend all three of the books.
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- Ms. J. L. L. Wickett
- 06-10-21
Captivating and magical
This book really needs to be read after the first 2 in the series, The Accidental Alchemist & The Masquerading Magician. All 3 of these books I adore.
If you like fantasy but are looking for something a little less over the top, action filled heroism and something more creative and charming this is it. I wish there were more like this.
You come to really feel something for characters, who are easy to get behind and brought beautifully to life by the wonderful accents of the narrator.
There were so many unexpected heart warming elements to these books. They are relaxing, intriguing and so enjoyable.
Some of my elements are:
- Gargoyles! What’s not to love?
- Great vegan food suggestions (with recipes included in the extra material). Im not vegan but this book really makes you want to taste what’s described!
- The exploration of Alchemy
- The concept of backward alchemy (a bit like the dark arts)
- The closeness of family in all forms
- Mystery and the odd murder
- Nature and its revitalising quality’s
- The gentle humour and overall optimistic tone
It’s different and delightful. I hope others find it that way too. :)
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- Kwakkers
- 17-10-21
Great ending
Sometimes books have disappointing, or unfinished endings, not so here. I know there’s a 4th book, but having enjoyed the trilogy so much & disappointing reviews for the fourth book, am going to stop here for now, I don’t want to spoil the flavour
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- Rob Falla
- 12-11-21
I’m enjoying the story
Not the sort of thing I would normally read, decided to give the series a go because the first book is “Included”.
I’ve now bought the entire collection and am waiting for the latest instalment to come out next week.
But I will caution you that it suffers from the same flaw as Harry Potter, too much repetition. If you are able to look past all the repetition you will find this to be an interesting read.
And, I’ve learned soooo much about Vegan cooking, in a fantasy story.
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