Is it right to use a lie to tell the truth? From Jane Goodrich, author of the beloved novel The House at Lobster Cove, comes another fascinating foray into the 19th century, The Seraph-the story of Cora Page, the era's most famous Spiritualist medium. Relying on the voices of her spirit guides, and appearing before huge audiences from New York to New Orleans, Cora lectures while in a trance, repeating the messages of these otherworldly helpers. Moving among the worlds of frauds and true believers, political radicals and charlatans, Cora is one of the first women of any era to have the opportunity to command a stage and speak freely. She finds herself tempted to use her fame and uncommon platform to express her personal ideals; replacing the words of the spirits with her own, to advocate for women's rights and the abolition of slavery. Yet she is wary of falsehoods, and only too familiar with the hidden motives that often come with good intentions. Navigating tragedy and the tumultuous years of the Civil War, Cora's beliefs about her mission evolve. With the help of friends, both spectral and corporeal, she learns that although the world of spirits may be strange, the land of the living is where the mysterious truly abounds. Based on actual persons and events. Available June15, 2026