This historical, paranormal novel about Eusapia Palladino's life begins with her wretched childhood in a small Italian village and follows her evolution into one of Europe's most successful mediums at the turn of the 20th century come alive in this historical novel. In a period when the emergence of modern science calls into question long-held assumptions, and spiritualism fills a void caused by the resulting decline in traditional religious beliefs, Eusapia taps successfully into the new hopes and fears of her time. Communicating with the dead is a deeply personal experience for Eusapia. She...