Inamorata
Inamorata by Joseph Gangemi, published by Penguin Publishing Group in February 2005, is a historical fiction novel set in the 1920s during the height of Spiritualism. The story follows Martin Finch, a twenty-three-year-old Harvard graduate student who is part of Scientific American’s investigative committee. Tasked with examining the abilities of Mina Crawley, a renowned psychic in Philadelphia, Finch initially aims to debunk her claims but soon finds himself captivated by her charm and beauty.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and the occult, reflecting the era’s fascination with the supernatural. As Finch delves deeper into the investigation, he navigates a world filled with media frenzy and internal conflicts within the committee. The plot unfolds in a setting rich with historical context, exploring themes of belief and skepticism while revealing a truth that challenges Finch’s scientific understanding. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, offering a compelling glimpse into a time when the boundaries between reality and the supernatural were fervently debated.
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It is the 1920s, and Spiritualism is all the rage. With seances taking place in parlors across the country and Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle arguing metaphysics in the papers, the media embraces the feverish national obsession with the paranormal. Indeed, in 1922, Scientific American offers $5,000 for conclusive evidence of “psychic manifestations.” Inspired by this real-life event, Inamorata follows Martin Finch, a twenty-three-old Harvard graduate student and member of Scientific American’s investigative committee, on the case of a lifetime–an examination of the powers of Philadelphia “society psychic” Mina Crawley. In the tiny upstairs room of Dr. and Mrs. Crawley’s elegant Rittenhouse Square town home, Finch prepares to debunk a fraud. But instead the young man of science finds himself falling under the spell of the beguiling and beautiful Mrs. Crawley. As the investigation explodes across the national headlines and the committee succumbs to infighting, it’s left to Finch–a young man in over his head–to confront the uncanny, and uncover a truth darker than any he could have expected.
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