{"product_id":"9780738744377","title":"The Accidental Alchemist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Gigi Pandian comes a modern tale of ancient intrigue \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUnpacking her belongings in her new hometown of Portland, Oregon, herbalist and reformed alchemist Zoe Faust can’t help but notice she’s picked up a stowaway. Dorian Robert-Houdin is a living, breathing three-and-half-foot gargoyle—not to mention a master of French cuisine—and he needs Zoe’s expertise to decipher a centuries-old text. Zoe, who’s trying to put her old life behind her, isn’t so sure she wants to reopen her alchemical past . . . until the dead man on her porch leaves her no choice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes recipes!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA 2016 Lefty Award winner for Best LCC Regional Mystery\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This reviewer is eagerly anticipating more from this series, and a return of a cast more fun than an episode of Portlandia.”—\u003cem\u003eRT BOOK REVIEWS\u003c\/em\u003e 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Pandian . . . launches a supernatural cozy series that hits high marks for a modern twist on an ancient practice. Amusing supporting characters and historical details solidify this engaging mystery.”—\u003cem\u003eLIBRARY JOURNAL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"[A] lighthearted supernatural mystery . . . Pandian sets this series apart from other fluffy paranormal mysteries with Zoe's cute nonhuman sidekick and some mouthwatering vegan recipes.\"—\u003cem\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"A whimsical and charming supernatural mystery.\"—\u003cem\u003eMYSTERY SCENE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“What really makes this book stand out, however, is the originality . . . Pandian has managed to create an eccentric and charming cast of characters readers are going to want to spend more time with.”—\u003cem\u003eRT BOOK REVIEWS\u003c\/em\u003e ONLINE\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Accidental Alchemist\u003c\/em\u003e is a recipe for a great read. Gigi Pandian’s pen never disappoints.\"—JULIET BLACKWELL, \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WITCHCRAFT MYSTERY SERIES\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Mysterious, captivating, and infused with the rich history of the Northwest . . . fantastic.”—\u003cem\u003ePORTLAND BOOK REVIEW\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"A magical, whimsical cozy that will delight readers who enjoy Juliet Blackwell and Heather Weber mysteries!\" —AVERY AAMES, AKA DARYL WOOD GERBER, AUTHOR OF THE CHEESE SHOP MYSTERIES\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Zoe and Dorian are my new favorite amateur-sleuth duo!\" —VICTORIA LAURIE, \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLING AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Readers won't want to put this book down.\"—\u003cem\u003eVegetarian Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47170194571504,"sku":"9780738744377","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780738744377_p0.jpg?v=1763631548","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780738744377","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}