{"product_id":"9781915798145","title":"The Knowing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Knowing by Emma Hinds – A Dark Gothic Historical Fantasy of Secrets, Survival, and the Supernatural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the dangerous underworld of nineteenth-century New York with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Knowing\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eEmma Hinds\u003c\/strong\u003e, a haunting gothic historical novel that blends mystery, queer romance, supernatural intrigue, and richly atmospheric storytelling. Inspired by real historical figures and the shadowy world of Victorian sideshows, this spellbinding debut is perfect for readers who love dark, immersive fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlora survives as a living canvas for an abusive tattoo artist in the slums of New York, hiding a dangerous secret she has spent years trying to suppress. She possesses \u003cem\u003ethe Knowing\u003c\/em\u003e—an extraordinary ability to communicate with the dead. When she meets Minnie, a captivating circus performer who offers her refuge from her brutal life, Flora is drawn into a world of wealth, mystery, and hidden danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving in an opulent townhouse under the watchful eye of the sinister Chester Merton, Flora earns her keep reading tarot cards while struggling to control her supernatural gift. As she becomes entangled in a complex web of obsession, desire, and betrayal, dark secrets begin to surface. When a séance reveals the spirit of a murdered boy and exposes a killer, Flora finds herself at the centre of a deadly chain of events that threatens her survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written and richly atmospheric, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Knowing\u003c\/strong\u003e combines gothic horror, historical fiction, and paranormal suspense with powerful themes of trauma, resilience, identity, and female empowerment. Emma Hinds crafts a vivid and unforgettable story filled with tarot, ghosts, tattoo artistry, circus performers, and the struggle for freedom in a world determined to control women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark gothic historical fantasy with supernatural elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich Victorian-era setting inspired by real historical figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarot reading, séances, ghosts, and paranormal mystery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex queer relationships and emotional depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric storytelling filled with suspense and intrigue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Bridget Collins, and dark historical fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emma Hinds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghosts and the Supernatural, Female Resilience, Identity, Queer Romance, Survival, Secrets, Tarot, Betrayal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGothic historical fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark fantasy with paranormal elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian-era mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueer historical novels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric and character-driven storytelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks featuring tarot, séances, and supernatural powers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Readers Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43085406699635,"sku":"9781915798145","price":170.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2291\/7991\/files\/the-knowing.jpg?v=1752733892","url":"https:\/\/readerswarehouse.us\/products\/9781915798145","provider":"Readers Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}