About this Event
Join us for a lovely cup of coffee together with gothic horror author Johanna van Veen.
Johanna will be talking about her new book Blood on her Tongue, read from her work and talk about the craft of writing. She will sign her book at the end of the event. Set in the relaxing atmosphere of the upper floor of the American Book Center in Amsterdam, we invite you to a cosy and stimulating afternoon conversation. With a complimentary cup of coffee from our in-house coffeeshop Harar for all who sign up for the event.
About Blood on her Tongue
The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband's grand estate. The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity caused by a fever of the brain. To protect her twin from a terrible fate in a lunatic asylum, Lucy must unravel the mystery surrounding her sister's condition, but it's clear her twin is hiding something. Then again, Lucy is harboring secrets of her own, too.
Then, the worst happens. Sarah's behavior takes a turn for the strange. She becomes angry... and hungry.
Lucy soon comes to suspect that something is trying to possess her beloved sister. Or is it madness? As Sarah changes before her very eyes, Lucy must reckon with the dark, monstrous truth, or risk losing her forever.
About Johanna van Veen
Johanna van Veen grew up in the Netherlands with her two sisters. She received an MA in English Literature with a specialization in early modern literature, as well as an MA Book and Digital Media with a specialization in early modern book history. She enjoys spending time with her girlfriend, her sisters, and her dog, though not necessarily all at the same time.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The American Book Center, 12 Spui, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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