Published: May 29, 2011
Words: 56,079 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452459936

Short description

Book 1 of the Magnificent Devices series! After her family is ruined, instead of the sparkling debut she expected, Claire Trevelyan, finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. Being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It’s not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices ...

Extended description

Book 1 of the Magnificent Devices series!

London, 1889. Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin’s son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world.

At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, Claire’s talents lie not in the ballroom, but in the chemistry lab, where things have a regrettable habit of blowing up. When her father gambles the estate on the combustion engine and loses, Claire finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. But being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It’s not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices.

When she meets Andrew Malvern, a member of the Royal Society of Engineers, she realizes her talents may encompass more than the invention of explosive devices. They may help her realize her dreams and his . . . if t.. (Read more) Book 1 of the Magnificent Devices series!

London, 1889. Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin’s son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world.

At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, Claire’s talents lie not in the ballroom, but in the chemistry lab, where things have a regrettable habit of blowing up. When her father gambles the estate on the combustion engine and loses, Claire finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. But being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It’s not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices.

When she meets Andrew Malvern, a member of the Royal Society of Engineers, she realizes her talents may encompass more than the invention of explosive devices. They may help her realize her dreams and his . . . if they can both stay alive long enough to see that sometimes the closest friendships can trigger the greatest betrayals . . .
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Tags

coming of age, steampunk, london, historical fantasy, automaton, airship, riches to rags, steampunk romance, goggles, steampunk adventure, gail carriger, cherie priest, scott westerfeld, maker

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Review by: Yanagi Rosencratz on April 08, 2013 :
This was a pleasant read and I do want to read the next in the series.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Willow Webster on Jan. 29, 2013 :
Another great steampunk novel!
(review of free book)

Review by: CheChoui on Oct. 09, 2012 :
Loved it! Great Steampunk read with a strong female heroine. Entertaining and engaging. Can't wait to read book 2!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Dale Pixley on July 10, 2011 :
A good start, but feels unfinished . . . I see sequels in the future . . .
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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