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1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike. Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult.

Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious 12-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.

Règle 1 : le poison ne doit jamais être utilisé pour blesser ou tuer une autre femme. Règle 2 : le nom de la meurtrière et celui de sa victime doivent être notés dans les registres de l'apothicairerie. Lors d'une froide soirée de février 1791, à l'arrière d'une sombre ruelle londonienne, dans sa boutique d'apothicaire, Nella attend sa prochaine cliente.

In 1820s Venice, world-renowned magician Oscar Van Hoff confounds sold-out crowds with his astounding manifestations. Even his beautiful wife and assistant, Olivia, is mystified. Her job is to smile and recite her lines—onstage and in society. But the thankless routine is bringing out her rebellious side. Then, on the eve of what promises to be Oscar’s greatest performance yet, Olivia uncovers a secret with the power to shatter all her husband’s illusions. Now the finale belongs to her.

Gift, Rache und ein geheimer Frauenbund. Im London des 18. Jahrhunderts raunen sich Frauen hinter vorgehaltener Hand zu, dass es einen Ausweg aus besonders gewalttätigen Ehen gebe: Eine junge Apothekerin rettet sie mit tödlichen Arzneien aus der Not, eine versteckt übermittelte Nachricht genügt. Doch was, wenn aus der Retterin die Gejagte wird? Knapp 200 Jahre später stößt die Historikerin Caroline Parcewell auf die außergewöhnliche Geschichte der giftmischenden Apothekerin und setzt damit unerwartete Ereignisse in Gang – nicht nur ihr eigenes Leben wird nicht mehr dasselbe sein.

1873: In einem verlassenen Château außerhalb von Paris hält die Spiritualistin und Wahrsagerin Vaudeline D'Allaire düstere Séancen ab. Sie ist weithin bekannt für ihr Talent und ihre Dienste werden gleichermaßen von Verwitweten wie von Gesetzeshütern in Anspruch genommen – um Kontakt zu Mordopfern aufzunehmen und deren Mörder zu finden.

UNA STORIA DIMENTICATA. UNA RETE SEGRETA DI DONNE. UN’EREDITÀ DI VELENO E VENDETTA. Regola n. 1 Il veleno non deve essere mai usato contro un’altra donna. Regola n. 2 Il nome dell’assassina e della sua vittima devono sempre essere registrati nel libro della speziale. Nascosta nei vicoli della Londra settecentesca, la piccola bottega di una speziale è frequentata da una clientela inusuale. Le donne di tutta la città sussurrano fra di loro il nome della misteriosa Nella, che vende veleni difficili da rintracciare e che possono essere usati contro gli uomini che le opprimono.