The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker
by Leanna Renee Hieber
by Leanna Renee Hieber
What fortune awaited sweet, timid Percy Parker at Athens Academy? Hidden in the dark heart of Victorian London, the Romanesque school was dreadfully imposing, a veritable fortress, and little could Percy guess what lay inside. She had never met its powerful and mysterious Professor Alexi Rychman, knew nothing of the growing shadows, of the Ripper and other supernatural terrors against which his coterie stood guard. She saw simply that she was different, haunted, with her snow white hair, pearlescent skin and uncanny gift. This arched stone doorway was a portal to a new life, to an education far from what could be had at a convent-and it was an invitation to an intimate yet dangerous dance at the threshold of life and death...
Audio CD ISBN: 978-1-897304-72-3
MP3-CD ISBN: 978-1-897331-34-7
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Read by: Rena Durham
Length: 9 Hours
Format: 7 Audio CDs or 1 MP3-CD
M.S.R.P.: $34.95 Audio CD / $19.95 MP3-CD
MP3-CD ISBN: 978-1-897331-34-7
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Read by: Rena Durham
Length: 9 Hours
Format: 7 Audio CDs or 1 MP3-CD
M.S.R.P.: $34.95 Audio CD / $19.95 MP3-CD
Raves and Reviews
"Hieber draws Victorian London as beautiful and grim, with depictions of Jack the Ripper as a nightmarish many-headed hound alongside charming descriptions of the Athens Academy, Percy's boarding school, and Greek mythology that smartly draws together various elements of the story…. Hieber's debut shows great potential, and readers will want to revisit her intriguing world."
-Publishers Weekly
"Actor and playwright Hieber could not have picked a more accurate title for this suspenseful, otherworldly tale because it is, indeed, strange in its happenings and mood and beautiful in its romance and language…. Hieber has created a secretive, gothic, paranormal world as well as a character who will resonate with anyone who has found the beauty in being different. Happily, this is the first romance in Hieber's Strangely Beautiful series."
-Booklist
"A compelling, engaging novel that drew me in from page one. Bravo!"
-M. J. Rose, bestselling author of THE REINCARNATIONIST and THE MEMORIST
"Its pages are like the petals of a rose: a many-layered tale gorgeously told...It is a historic, dark, fantasy mystery... A simple dance raised more goosebumps on my arms than the steamy scenes in most of the usual romance novels of today."
- Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show
"...a Victorian Gothic Paranormal Ghost filled tale with romance that both teens and adults can read....Leanna Renee Hieber is one welcomed debut author this year who will bring so much to the publishing world for the years to come."
-Babbling About Books
"Suspense, mystery, and the paranormal are all rolled into a historical novel with a gothic flair that will entice the reader and leave her wanting more... Ms. Hieber is an artist that puts her art into words."
- Book Wenches
"...it was thrilling to be engaged in a book that kept me reading well past 1 a.m., that got me out of bed not long after to begin again. And that, of course, means that I will absolutely be reading the next book, and the one after that and so on."
-Tempting Persephone
"This book's plot was perfect... The story was completely original."
-Book Reviews by Jess
"Leanna Renee Hieber creates a sense of enchantment from the very beginning, and the novel caught me up in its spell... elegantly written and chock full of interesting characters and mythic themes."
-Fantasy Literature
"THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER unfolds at a steady pace, introduces unique characters, and provides a magical start to what will surely be an engaging series."
-Darque Reviews
"If you're looking for something different, this is it....a fresh twist on the Gothic romance as we know it today."
-Lurv a la Mode
"...I don't remember being this entertained reading a book in this genre as I was reading THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER."
-Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings
"The story is unique: a mix of historical, steampunk, paranormal, and gothic romance...with clever twists on Greek Mythology and Jack the Ripper."
-Janicu's Book Blog
"A delightfully lush and richly imagined tale, the reality of THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER is easy to become absorbed in. The characters are realistic and have depth, and the plot builds to a stunning conclusion."
-Fresh Fiction
"...a fabulous combination of romance, paranormal, mystery, and fantasy...a mesmerizing read..."
-Book Bitch
"THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER is refreshing, adorable, romantic, and an exciting story....The story completely absorbs you and pulls you into the world and you don't want to leave."
-Smexy Books
"A hauntingly good tale, beautifully written. Leanna Renee Hieber has created a dark and magical London. Full of the unexpected."
-Anna's Book Blog
"…a delightful tale of trust, betrayal, friendships, and ghostly hauntings."
-Waiting for Fairies
"With a way for weaving angels, spirits, and all sorts of ethereal beings into the world of ordinary mortals, Ms. Hieber has an engaging voice and has a new fan in this reader."
-Romance Reader at Heart
"Gripping and with an on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense,…This book is perfect for fans of the paranormal who enjoy a Gothic setting."
-ParaNormal Romance Reviews
"...a terrific Victorian urban romantic fantasy..."
-Midwest Book Review
"...THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER, is a unique and enchanting historical fantasy...I just couldn't put it down."
-42SciFi-Fantasy
"Hieber skillfully creates a lush, sensual spirit world with tactile imagery while at the same time imbuing her human London with a Victorian sensibility....Crafting an engrossing historical urban fantasy novel with intrguing characters, the author provides a highly satisfying reading experience...
-Bitten By Books
"Ms. Hieber has brought together fantasy, romance and a splash of Gothic fiction to deliver a compelling tale of duty and isolation healed by the power of love."
-A Romance Review
"Hieber uses good versus evil in a unique way to tell a haunting story..i It's very easy to get sucked into this world and lose track of time! The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker is an intriguing book for fans of historical fiction, romance, and the paranormal." --Pop Syndicate
"Leanna Renee Hieber has a writing style that keeps you hooked." --Want My YA
"Leanna's woven a beautiful tale in a sophistacted language...Leanna's writing is inspiring."--Book Faery
"A well-woven gothic tale with a tender romance that gets me all worked up."--Darkly Reading
"Hieber draws Victorian London as beautiful and grim, with depictions of Jack the Ripper as a nightmarish many-headed hound alongside charming descriptions of the Athens Academy, Percy's boarding school, and Greek mythology that smartly draws together various elements of the story…. Hieber's debut shows great potential, and readers will want to revisit her intriguing world."
-Publishers Weekly
"Actor and playwright Hieber could not have picked a more accurate title for this suspenseful, otherworldly tale because it is, indeed, strange in its happenings and mood and beautiful in its romance and language…. Hieber has created a secretive, gothic, paranormal world as well as a character who will resonate with anyone who has found the beauty in being different. Happily, this is the first romance in Hieber's Strangely Beautiful series."
-Booklist
"A compelling, engaging novel that drew me in from page one. Bravo!"
-M. J. Rose, bestselling author of THE REINCARNATIONIST and THE MEMORIST
"Its pages are like the petals of a rose: a many-layered tale gorgeously told...It is a historic, dark, fantasy mystery... A simple dance raised more goosebumps on my arms than the steamy scenes in most of the usual romance novels of today."
- Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show
"...a Victorian Gothic Paranormal Ghost filled tale with romance that both teens and adults can read....Leanna Renee Hieber is one welcomed debut author this year who will bring so much to the publishing world for the years to come."
-Babbling About Books
"Suspense, mystery, and the paranormal are all rolled into a historical novel with a gothic flair that will entice the reader and leave her wanting more... Ms. Hieber is an artist that puts her art into words."
- Book Wenches
"...it was thrilling to be engaged in a book that kept me reading well past 1 a.m., that got me out of bed not long after to begin again. And that, of course, means that I will absolutely be reading the next book, and the one after that and so on."
-Tempting Persephone
"This book's plot was perfect... The story was completely original."
-Book Reviews by Jess
"Leanna Renee Hieber creates a sense of enchantment from the very beginning, and the novel caught me up in its spell... elegantly written and chock full of interesting characters and mythic themes."
-Fantasy Literature
"THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER unfolds at a steady pace, introduces unique characters, and provides a magical start to what will surely be an engaging series."
-Darque Reviews
"If you're looking for something different, this is it....a fresh twist on the Gothic romance as we know it today."
-Lurv a la Mode
"...I don't remember being this entertained reading a book in this genre as I was reading THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER."
-Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings
"The story is unique: a mix of historical, steampunk, paranormal, and gothic romance...with clever twists on Greek Mythology and Jack the Ripper."
-Janicu's Book Blog
"A delightfully lush and richly imagined tale, the reality of THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER is easy to become absorbed in. The characters are realistic and have depth, and the plot builds to a stunning conclusion."
-Fresh Fiction
"...a fabulous combination of romance, paranormal, mystery, and fantasy...a mesmerizing read..."
-Book Bitch
"THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER is refreshing, adorable, romantic, and an exciting story....The story completely absorbs you and pulls you into the world and you don't want to leave."
-Smexy Books
"A hauntingly good tale, beautifully written. Leanna Renee Hieber has created a dark and magical London. Full of the unexpected."
-Anna's Book Blog
"…a delightful tale of trust, betrayal, friendships, and ghostly hauntings."
-Waiting for Fairies
"With a way for weaving angels, spirits, and all sorts of ethereal beings into the world of ordinary mortals, Ms. Hieber has an engaging voice and has a new fan in this reader."
-Romance Reader at Heart
"Gripping and with an on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense,…This book is perfect for fans of the paranormal who enjoy a Gothic setting."
-ParaNormal Romance Reviews
"...a terrific Victorian urban romantic fantasy..."
-Midwest Book Review
"...THE STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL TALE OF MISS PERCY PARKER, is a unique and enchanting historical fantasy...I just couldn't put it down."
-42SciFi-Fantasy
"Hieber skillfully creates a lush, sensual spirit world with tactile imagery while at the same time imbuing her human London with a Victorian sensibility....Crafting an engrossing historical urban fantasy novel with intrguing characters, the author provides a highly satisfying reading experience...
-Bitten By Books
"Ms. Hieber has brought together fantasy, romance and a splash of Gothic fiction to deliver a compelling tale of duty and isolation healed by the power of love."
-A Romance Review
"Hieber uses good versus evil in a unique way to tell a haunting story..i It's very easy to get sucked into this world and lose track of time! The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker is an intriguing book for fans of historical fiction, romance, and the paranormal." --Pop Syndicate
"Leanna Renee Hieber has a writing style that keeps you hooked." --Want My YA
"Leanna's woven a beautiful tale in a sophistacted language...Leanna's writing is inspiring."--Book Faery
"A well-woven gothic tale with a tender romance that gets me all worked up."--Darkly Reading