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Starred Review on June 1, 2012 | Fiction
Set in Sweden in the final years of the rule of the reforming king Gustav III (1771–92), this is the fantastic story of young man about town Emil Larsson. Gambling salon heiress Mrs. Sparrow, who claims to see into the future, lays out an octavo for Emil, eight cards that, if properly read, will identify the eight individuals who can assist him in his pursuit of love...Log In or Sign Up to Read More