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"The soon-to-be high-priestess of British steampunk" (The Independent)
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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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- EditoreDel Rey
- Data di pubblicazione2013
- ISBN 10 0091949866
- ISBN 13 9780091949860
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine384
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A Conspiracy of Alchemists: Chronicles of Light and Shadow (Chronicles of Light & Shadow 1). First Printing. Signed by the Author
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: 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). Codice articolo DEC3.21004
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