Book Review The Stockholm Octavo by Karen Engelmann (2012) Dangerous Liaisons meets Charles Dickens in the The Stockholm Octavo, Karen Engelmann’s debut novel, set in the chill of Sweden 1791-1792. Intrigue, lust, poisonous potions, murder, missed opportunities, misunderstandings, artisan French fans, cards – all combine deftly and, sometimes comically, to create a royal drama and … More It’s in the Cards: Juicy Historical Fiction