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I've happily enjoyed Ms. Quick's Regency genre novels. Recently laughed my way through "Mistress," and consider it a keeper. Thus, I was quite disappointed to discover that the 1st in her Arcane Society series failed to please me...I mean, I went from thinking, "Oh, goodie! There's 5 or 6 more to go," to "Oh, dear. I wonder if it's worth trying the 2nd one?" Maybe it was just me, having a bad hair day, but I don't think so. The dialogue often seemed trite & forced, the handling of paranormal phenomena & psychic ability was often ham-fisted [incidentally, if you're into that sort of thing, "The Other Side of Midnight," is a wonderful book], the plot somewhat flimsy - I'm still not entirely sure what the ancestral alchemist's "potion" was supposed to be good for (enhancing whatever paranormal ability one might have?), why so many were searching for it, what anyone will do with it, and how a potion that must be taken simultaneously with its antidote would make sense in any way. To the extent that it's reliable, information about early photographic chemicals & techniques is of interest, as is the period fascination with hypnotism & spiritualism. Lots of plot twists - the plot is an intricate construction - but again somehow flimsy, failing to support & drive the story in a believable way (at least for me). A somewhat muddied grasp of how people with paranormal sensory apparatus experience & understand their condition, perhaps - e.g. Gabriel's character teeters on a brink between vampire-like predation and protective evil-guy-eradicator in both his own perception & the author's depiction of him. I did finish the book, but tempted to discard it several times.


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Second Sight The Arcane Society Book 1 Amanda Quick 9780515142808 Books Reviews

I like almost anything by this author, no matter what her pen name, Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle, Jayne Ann Krentz. I have this one in hard cover and enjoyed it. She always provides a good read and leaves you wanting more. I bought one of
her books as Jayne Castle a few years ago and liked it so much, I went to the Library and started reading anything she wrote.
It took me a couple months. I love to re-read my favorite authors. I'm now in the process of collecting her books for my so that I have them on hand anytime I need a good read.
SECOND SIGHT is the first book in the Arcane series about people who possess psychic abilities. The books cross genres and Jayne Ann Krentz had written books in the series under JAK, Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle.

SECOND SIGHT is the story of Venetia Milton who is a photographer who also has the psychic ability of seeing auras. She is hired by the Arcane Society to photograph various relics in a remote house. There she meets Gabriel Jones and decides to seduce him. After one night, danger comes to the house and Gabriel sends Venetia away. She learns of his death in the newspaper that Mr. Jones was found dead. She decides to adopt his name in her pretense of being a widow for her business. She is surprised when several months later her dead "husband" returns.

I loved this book because I was entranced by Venetia and Gabriel. The characters are strong, well drawn and interesting. The characters are on the same page almost immediately and their sexual chemistry exudes from the pages.

The entire world created better is fascinating. This book is the beginning of a great series. I especially like how the mysteries are spread out amongst the various books and yet each book is complete unto itself.

I've read this book a half dozen times and could read it a dozen more.
After one night of passion, Venetia Milton is stunned to read of Gabriel Jones' death. However, the sizable fee she earned by photographing the artifacts belonging to the Arcane Society is enough for her to embark on a career as a society photographer. Taking on the persona of a widow, 'Mrs Jones' is doing quite well. Then Gabriel Jones miraculously returns from the dead, ready to take up his life as her husband.

Of course, this barely scratches the surface of an intricate plot involving artifacts, secret society, and several attempts on Venetia's life.

Quick never makes a misstep threading her way through the intricacies of plot, all the while weaving a skein of thread around the growing love between Venetia and Gabriel.
This is the story of Venetia Milton, a 19th-Century photographer who takes a job in a remote (I never could figure out where) location for a wealthy and attractive client, Gabriel Jones. Memorable sex ensues -- the flirtation prior to their encounter was probably the best part of the book -- followed by a home invasion of sorts and a disastrous fire. In their next encounter, months later in London, the two lovers have become distant and full of restraint. This is due, evidently, to Venetia's sense of propriety. They agree--for purposes of solving the Arcane House burglary and ongoing stalking--to cohabit and to appear married. It seemed very stilted to have her be so stand-offish (even some secret musings about her desire for Jones would have gone a long way), with the hunky Gabriel living in Venetia's attic and her bouncing out to run her photo studio or pursue her own leads every day. Overall, this book didn't work for me.
I've happily enjoyed Ms. Quick's Regency genre novels. Recently laughed my way through "Mistress," and consider it a keeper. Thus, I was quite disappointed to discover that the 1st in her Arcane Society series failed to please me...I mean, I went from thinking, "Oh, goodie! There's 5 or 6 more to go," to "Oh, dear. I wonder if it's worth trying the 2nd one?" Maybe it was just me, having a bad hair day, but I don't think so. The dialogue often seemed trite & forced, the handling of paranormal phenomena & psychic ability was often ham-fisted [incidentally, if you're into that sort of thing, "The Other Side of Midnight," is a wonderful book], the plot somewhat flimsy - I'm still not entirely sure what the ancestral alchemist's "potion" was supposed to be good for (enhancing whatever paranormal ability one might have?), why so many were searching for it, what anyone will do with it, and how a potion that must be taken simultaneously with its antidote would make sense in any way. To the extent that it's reliable, information about early photographic chemicals & techniques is of interest, as is the period fascination with hypnotism & spiritualism. Lots of plot twists - the plot is an intricate construction - but again somehow flimsy, failing to support & drive the story in a believable way (at least for me). A somewhat muddied grasp of how people with paranormal sensory apparatus experience & understand their condition, perhaps - e.g. Gabriel's character teeters on a brink between vampire-like predation and protective evil-guy-eradicator in both his own perception & the author's depiction of him. I did finish the book, but tempted to discard it several times.