Theodora Goss Archives

The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter

March 20, 2025July 13, 2017 by Stephanie Chatfield

One of my favorite posts on this site is Monstrous Women, where I briefly discuss my admiration for not only Mary Shelley, but women in fiction and myth that can be considered monstrosities. They pop up on Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood repeatedly. Lamia, for example, or Sidonia and Medusa. The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter … Read more

The Thorn and the Blossom: A Two-Sided Love Story

March 20, 2025February 8, 2012 by Stephanie Chatfield

This post is a departure for me, I’ve never recommended a book on this blog that was not strictly Pre-Raphaelite. However, I believe that readers of my blog will appreciate this beautiful new book by Theodora Goss. The Thorn and the Blossom is one of the most unique books I have ever seen. It … Read more