The Bottle Conjuror - Book Two
John Kachuba & Jack Gagliardo
During King George II’s reign, when ancient magic and dark forces collide, a young woman must navigate dangerous alliances, uncover hidden truths to aid her Romani lover, and retrieve a powerful gemstone that holds the key to immortality.
Inspired by an actual event in 1749, a magician attempted to perform a death-defying act at London’s Haymarket Theatre. The story continues with the aftermath of that evening and Stefan and Lucinda’s quest for the Bloodstone and freedom.
Ebook ISBN: 979-8-9926682-4-7
Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9926682-5-4
Hardbound ISBN: 979-8-9926682-6-1
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Acclaim for The Bottle Conjuror - Book Two
“Deftly combining adventure, humor, and romance, the authors bring a centuries-old tale of mystery and magic to life for a modern audience.”
-- D. Felton, author of Haunted Greece and Rome and Monsters and Monarchs: Serial Killers in Classical Myth and History
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“Gripping and engrossing. A rollercoaster trip of intellectual delight that weaves history, magic, romance, intrigue, mystery and good-natured humour.”
-- Aparajita Hazra, The Gothique: Myriad Manifestations
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“How to fit Romani magic, beautiful pickpockets, shifty nobles, bare-knuckle boxers and wicked eighteenth-century London into one ripping yarn? John Kachuba and Jack Gagliardo, able sorcerers both, aren’t telling. Jump in and see for yourself.”
-- Charlie Haas, screenwriter and author of The Enthusiast
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​“An epic tale of love, adventure, traditions, and magic. The authors portray ordinary life in 18th-century London with extraordinary skill. From the estates of the gentry to the denizens of the dankest alleys, we find a rich cast of characters that include dukes and earls, sorcerers and wizards, prostitutes and prize fighters, haughty chefs and charlatans, highwaymen, and hunters.”
-- R. A. Moss, author of Tobacco Republic
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“Inside The Bloodstone’s world of magic, human emotions are always at play. The magic is tied to the lives of characters we root for, or despise, or feel to be much like us and many unworldly actions turn believable in this most convincing book.”
-- John Thorndike, author of The Passionate Sister
About the Authors
JOHN KACHUBA is the award-winning author of twelve books and is a frequent speaker on radio, podcasts, TV and at universities, libraries, and conferences. His website is: johnkachuba.com
JACK GAGLIARDO is an award-winning writer, producer, and director of, TV commercials, documentaries, and corporate videos. The Bottle Conjuror is Jack’s first novel.