The Glamourist, Luanne G. Smith
The Glamourist, Luanne G. Smith
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The Glamourist

Author: Luanne G. Smith

Narrator: Susannah Jones

Unabridged: 9 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/09/2020


Synopsis

A spellbinding novel of bloodlines, self-discovery, and redemption by the author of the Washington Post bestseller The Vine Witch.Abandoned as a child in turn-of-the-century Paris, Yvette Lenoir has longed to uncover the secrets of her magical heritage and tap her suppressed powers. But what brave and resourceful Yvette has done to survive the streets has made her a fugitive. With a price on her head, she clings to a memento from her past—what she believes to be a grimoire inherited from the mother she never knew. To unlock the secrets of her past, Yvette trusts in one woman to help solve the arcane riddles among its charmed pages.Elena Boureanu is the vine witch of Château Renard, noted for its renowned wines. Even as she struggles with her own bloodline—and its poisonous threat to her future—Elena can’t ignore a friend on the run. Joined by a cunning thief, the proprietor of an enchanted-curio shop, and a bewitching black cat, Elena and Yvette are determined to decode Yvette’s mysterious keepsake. But what restless magic will be unleashed? And what are Yvette and Elena willing to risk to become the witches they were destined to be?

About Luanne G. Smith

Luanne G. Smith lives in Colorado at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, where she enjoys hiking, gardening, and a glass of wine at the end of the day. She is the author of The Vine Witch. For more information, visit www.luannegsmith.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christi

Rating: 3.75 (rounding up) It’s the relaxed atmosphere and mood that draws me to this series. High octane action/adventure novels are great, but the energy those give off often makes me feel a need to rush to the finish. Instead, The Glamourist is a simple story about the next chapter in Elena’s life......more

Goodreads review by Krystal

This series is just a really fun, easy listen. I mean, I do speed it up to 1.5/2 because of how many pauses the narrator takes, and how long she takes to say things, but I still really like the character she puts into the performance. I'm just an impatient person. This is book 2 in the Vine Witch seri......more

Goodreads review by Erika

This book felt very different than the first one because it focuses a lot on finding the characters own identities. The book shifts to focus more on Yvette than Elena since she doesn't know anything about her magic/family so they go running around the city to find out the truth. Elena helps Yvette d......more


Quotes

“High fantasy readers will enjoy this fast-paced page-turner.” Publishers Weekly

“This is a coming-of-age story for Yvette as she reaches an understanding of her powers, and learns which mortals and witches she can trust.” Booklist