Under the Pendulum Sun

Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng, published by Watkins Media on October 3, 2017, is a 416-page work of fiction that presents a unique blend of Victorian fantasy. The narrative follows Catherine Helstone, who embarks on a treacherous journey into Arcadia, the mythical realm of the fae, in search of her missing brother, Laon. As she navigates this enchanting yet perilous world, she finds herself ensnared in the sinister atmosphere of Gethsemane, a house filled with dark secrets.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale that intertwines elements of dark fantasy and folklore, exploring themes of isolation and the supernatural. As Catherine awaits news of her brother, she becomes entangled in the machinations of the Fae Queen and her unpredictable court. This edition invites readers to delve into a world where the boundaries between reality and myth blur, offering a fresh perspective on the classic fairy tale narrative.
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Winner of the John W Campbell Award for Best New Writer, Jeannette Ng brings a stunningly different Victorian fantasy that mixes Crimson Peak with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Victorian missionaries travel into the heart of the newly discovered lands of the Fae, in a stunningly different fantasy that mixes Crimson Peak with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Catherine Helstone’s brother, Laon, has disappeared in Arcadia, legendary land of the magical fae. Desperate for news of him, she makes the perilous journey, but once there, she finds herself alone and isolated in the sinister house of Gethsemane. At last there comes news: her beloved brother is riding to be reunited with her soon but the Queen of the Fae and her insane court are hard on his heels.
File Under: Fantasy [ In Arcadia | Seek and Hide | The Queen of Moths | Lands of the Damned ]
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