A Great and Terrible Beauty

In the first book of the acclaimed Gemma Doyle trilogy, 16-year-old Gemma is sent to a boarding school in England after her mother’s tragic death. Struggling with loneliness and guilt, she grapples with unsettling visions of the future and the arrival of a mysterious young man from India, tasked with watching her. As she navigates the social dynamics at Spence and forays into the spiritual realm with a group of powerful girls, Gemma must confront her true destiny. This gothic tale is praised for its elegance and compelling narrative.