Anthea Sharp

The Perfect Perfume and Other Tales

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Victorian Era like you've never imagined it! In this collection from USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, take a thrilling airship ride, discover the secrets of clockwork, escape to a future in the stars, and much more... Featuring intrepid heroines, hidden magic, and wildly imaginative steampunk, this anthology of short stories is perfect for fans of enthralling alternate-history adventure. THE SUN NEVER SETS - A young lady discovers a comet... but her discovery turns out to be something much more unexpected and world-changing. THE AIRSHIP ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN JANE FURY - Captain Jane races to deliver an important cargo to London while beset by air pirates and the dreaded Sky Kraken. THE SPIDER'S SALON - In a steampunk Paris, the Spider pulls the threads of intrigue and searches for a successor. THE VISIT - A man must go to a most dreadful meeting in a dingy corner of London. POCKET FULL OF ASHES - When a pickpocket discovers she can summon fire, she will either be England's worst enemy, or best hope. LADY ELIZABETH'S BETROTHAL BALL - A young woman is determined to do everything in her power to avoid being married off. THE WORTH OF RUBIES - Jewels are being stolen from the ladies of Society, and one intrepid sleuth must get to the bottom of it. THE CLOCKWORK HARP - A special instrument contains more than just gears and cogs... THE PERFECT PERFUME - Tasked with formulating a stunning scent for the Queen's upcoming ball, an alchemist searches high and low for the ingredients that will win the day.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Fiddlehead Press
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 133mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 218g
• ISBN-13: 9781680131024
• ISBN-10: 1680131028
• Artikelnr.: 64693805

Autorenporträt

~ USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of YA Urban Fantasy ~ Growing up on fairy tales and computer games, Anthea Sharp has melded the two in her award-winning Feyland series. She now splits her year between sunny Southern California and the enchanted forests of the Pacific Northwest, where she writes, hangs out in virtual worlds, plays the Irish fiddle, and drinks lots of tea, regardless of the climate. Her books have won or placed in the PRISM, the Maggie, the National Reader's Choice Award, the Write Touch Reader's Award, the Heart of Excellence, and the Book Buyer's Best contests. Contact her at antheasharp at hotmail dot com, and join her newsletter for all the news about upcoming releases, super sales, and reader perks! http://www.subscribepage.com/AntheaSharp