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Title	:	The Oracle Glass
Author	:	Judith Merkle Riley
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 528 pages
Published	:	October 17th 1995 by Ballantine Books (first published 1994)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fantasy. Fiction. Cultural. France

The Oracle Glass

Judith Merkle Riley

Paperback | Pages: 528 pages

Rating: 3.89 | 3786 Users | 387 Reviews

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With imaginative verve, intelligence, and exceptional detail, The Oracle Glass captures the rich tang of one of history's most irresistible eras. Spinning actual police records from the reign of Louis XIV into a darkly captivating story, it follows the fortunes of Genevieve Pasquier, a fifteen-year-old girl who has been transformed into an imperious, seemingly infallible fortune-teller... Genevieve is a skinny, precocious little monkey with a mind full of philosophy and the power to read the swirling waters of an oracle glass - for a demimonde who will believe anything. Left for dead by her family, Genevieve is taken in by La Voisin, an ingenious occultist and omnipotent society fortune-teller. La Voisin also rules a secret society of witches - abortionists and poisoners - who manipulate the lives of the rich and scandalous all the way up to the throne. Tutored by La Voison, Genevieve creates a new identity for herself - as the mysterious Madame de Morville, complete with an antique black dress, a powdered face, a cane, and a wickedly sarcastic streak who is supposedly nearly one hundred fifty years old. Even the reigning mistress of the Sun King himself consults Madame de Morville on what the future holds for her. And as Madame de Morville, Genevieve can revel in what women are usually denied power, an independent income, and the opportunity to speak her mind. Beneath her intelligence and wit, what drives Genevieve is a private revenge - but what she doesn't expect is for love to come in the bargain.

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Original Title:	The Oracle Glass
ISBN:	0449910067 (ISBN13: 9780449910061)
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Françoise-Athénaïs, marquise de Montespan, La Voisin

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I looooved the concept of this. A secret coven of sorceresses and fortune-tellers working in 18th century Paris, double-crosses, poisonings, court intrigue at Versailles, a hint of magic, and super tactile, rich writing that gives the whole thing a dense atmosphere of grime and decadence. There are tons of characters in here whose names I couldn't always keep apart, and the story takes a bit to get where it's going, but I may just have not been in the mood during the second half. Overall kinda



I know there are several reviews for this novel about the slow beginning, but I found it quite enjoyable and was disappointed by the abrupt ending. Judith Merkle Riley presents a novel dripping in the occult, but as it is so enfolded into the everyday life of the Paris in which the novel is set, one is not overwhelmed by it. Her trick in this presentation is to present a world that is factual within the unlimited realm of fiction. Through her historical research she has presented a world in

An excellent train read. One of those books that lies on the spectrum between trashy romance easy reads and great literature. It wasn't until I finished the book that I read the jacket and saw that it was based on a fascinating period of actual history, satan worship and poisoning among the aristocracy of Paris during the reign of Louis the 14th. I wished I had known that when I started. Virtually every character in the book was a historic figure, other than the heroine.

Well, I don't think this book is for me. I've struggled through the first 52 pages, and I can't imagine hanging on for another 480. Maybe it's the writing style (overly descriptive) or characters (can't connect with any).The blurb sounded so interesting though - maybe I'll give it another try in the future. Thank you to Sourcebooks for the review copy.

I Loves this book!! Some French history was helpful and knowing the city was a benefit toobut in general, fabulous storytelling, great twists and fascinating character to build a plot around.

What a suprising read it was! First of all - it is based on true events! It's so unbelievable that it's amazing - Parisian witches, alchemists, poisoners all surrounding the court of Versaille in 17th century. Great plot, awesome style and focus on details. It's rich, it's tasty - great historical fiction.