A Conspiracy of Alchemists: Chronicles of Light and Shadow - Hardcover
In a Golden Age where spark reactors power the airways, and creatures of Light and Shadow walk openly among us, a deadly game of Alchemists and Warlocks has begun. When an unusual cargo drags airship-pilot Elle Chance into the affairs of the mysterious Mr Marsh, she must confront her destiny and do everything in her power to stop the Alchemists from unleashing a magical apocalypse. Combining the best elements of nineteenth century gothic fiction with contemporary Steampunk, adventure, romance and the supernatural, Liesel Schwarz has crafted a truly exceptional debut, the first book in "The Chronicles of Light and Shadow trilogy".
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"Inventive, lush and full of heart, The Chronicles of Light and Shadow are books to be devoured. Schwarz is a force to be reckoned with" (George Mann)
"The soon-to-be high-priestess of British steampunk" (The Independent)
"a distinctive read, made so much better by Schwarz’s undoubted skill as a writer and story teller, creating a world of richly layered environments ... I’m not really sure what else you could ask from a novel: believable characters, an engrossing plot, written by a capable author ... highly enjoyable" (sci-fi-online)
"The world itself is beautifully realised, and mixes a few well-loved steampunk staples (you can’t escape airships, for example) with some unique ideas that really bring it to life ... genuine brilliance" (GeekPlanetOnline.com)
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"The soon-to-be high-priestess of British steampunk" (The Independent)
"a distinctive read, made so much better by Schwarz’s undoubted skill as a writer and story teller, creating a world of richly layered environments ... I’m not really sure what else you could ask from a novel: believable characters, an engrossing plot, written by a capable author ... highly enjoyable" (sci-fi-online)
"The world itself is beautifully realised, and mixes a few well-loved steampunk staples (you can’t escape airships, for example) with some unique ideas that really bring it to life ... genuine brilliance" (GeekPlanetOnline.com)
A thrilling, genre-breaking alternate reality Steampunk adventure.
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- PublisherDel Rey
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 0091949866
- ISBN 13 9780091949860
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages384
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. London. Del Rey/Ebury Publishing. 2013. First Edition/First Printing. (1 in number line on copyright page). Burgundy boards with gilt spine titles.Dust wrapper is new without wear. Signed by the author with dedication to the verso of the title page and scarce in this respect. The author is a fan of 19th century Gothic literature and steampunk which is a sub genre of science fiction that incorporates retro-futuristic technology and aesthetics inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. pilot Elle Chance and the handsome warlock Marsh. Set during the Belle Epoque, Conspiracy is a thrilling and inventive historical fantasy, where the myths and legends of Old Europe live side by side with the wondrous creations of modern scientists and aviators. It's also set in a world haunted by vampires, fairies, and other supernatural creatures. And it mixes a thrill-a-minute page-turning plot with a genuinely moving love story. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # DEC3.21004
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