The Knowing by Emma Hinds – A Dark Gothic Historical Fantasy of Secrets, Survival, and the Supernatural
Step into the dangerous underworld of nineteenth-century New York with The Knowing by Emma Hinds, a haunting gothic historical novel that blends mystery, queer romance, supernatural intrigue, and richly atmospheric storytelling. Inspired by real historical figures and the shadowy world of Victorian sideshows, this spellbinding debut is perfect for readers who love dark, immersive fiction.
Flora survives as a living canvas for an abusive tattoo artist in the slums of New York, hiding a dangerous secret she has spent years trying to suppress. She possesses the Knowing—an extraordinary ability to communicate with the dead. When she meets Minnie, a captivating circus performer who offers her refuge from her brutal life, Flora is drawn into a world of wealth, mystery, and hidden danger.
Living in an opulent townhouse under the watchful eye of the sinister Chester Merton, Flora earns her keep reading tarot cards while struggling to control her supernatural gift. As she becomes entangled in a complex web of obsession, desire, and betrayal, dark secrets begin to surface. When a séance reveals the spirit of a murdered boy and exposes a killer, Flora finds herself at the centre of a deadly chain of events that threatens her survival.
Beautifully written and richly atmospheric, The Knowing combines gothic horror, historical fiction, and paranormal suspense with powerful themes of trauma, resilience, identity, and female empowerment. Emma Hinds crafts a vivid and unforgettable story filled with tarot, ghosts, tattoo artistry, circus performers, and the struggle for freedom in a world determined to control women.
Why you'll love this book:
A dark gothic historical fantasy with supernatural elements
Rich Victorian-era setting inspired by real historical figures
Tarot reading, séances, ghosts, and paranormal mystery
Complex queer relationships and emotional depth
Atmospheric storytelling filled with suspense and intrigue
Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Bridget Collins, and dark historical fiction
Author: Emma Hinds
Genre: Historical Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Fiction
Themes: Ghosts and the Supernatural, Female Resilience, Identity, Queer Romance, Survival, Secrets, Tarot, Betrayal
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
Gothic historical fiction
Dark fantasy with paranormal elements
Victorian-era mysteries
Queer historical novels
Atmospheric and character-driven storytelling
Books featuring tarot, séances, and supernatural powers
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