{"product_id":"following-ophelia-sophia-bennett","title":"Following Ophelia – Sophia Bennett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mary Adams Series, Book 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Adams, a maid in Victorian London, longs for more than her station allows. Drawn into the Pre-Raphaelite art world, she reinvents herself as Persephone Lavelle — a daring muse who captivates artists and society alike. But as Mary’s double life spirals, she must decide how much she’s willing to risk for freedom and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lush, atmospheric dive into Victorian art and society — rich with themes of identity, ambition, and the cost of reinvention. Buzzed for its Victorian art setting, female empowerment arc, and YA historical intrigue that keeps pages turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Jennifer Donnelly (\u003cem\u003eA Gathering Light\u003c\/em\u003e), Philippa Gregory (\u003cem\u003eThe Other Boleyn Girl\u003c\/em\u003e), and Elizabeth Fremantle (\u003cem\u003eQueen’s Gambit\u003c\/em\u003e). Continue the story with \u003cem\u003eUnveiling Venus\u003c\/em\u003e, Book 2 in the Mary Adams Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2017) in Very Good condition — minimal wear, crisp pages, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45110247456883,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_961451c5-7f12-423f-a9c6-f40c11a6cdae.jpg?v=1782114975","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/following-ophelia-sophia-bennett","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}