His Clockwork Canary: The Glorious Victorious Darcys
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (889 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0451239997 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Guaran-damn-teed steampunk Barry Huddleston **** Free review copy provided by the Author.I commented on Facebook that I was drinking tea and reading a romance novel and that I should do something manly, like wrestle an alligator, before the guys found out. One of the guys replied -- I wont tell anyone. This is one of those reviews that I preface with the comment that I don't like romance books. Let's just say that if all romance books were this good, I wouldn't have to say that I usually don't like romance books.Sure, it has what you would ex. Great Steampunk Romance Maria D. I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review. I received no additional compensation. I rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars.A fan of steampunk romance and books with mixed sub-genre, I was definitely looking forward to reading His Clockwork Canary by Beth Ciotta, the second full length book in The Glorious Victorious Darcys series. Unique world building, interesting characters and a second chance romance made this a page turning read. While I . Lisa M. Filipe said Spectacular!. First I want to start by saying that Beth Ciotta's imagination stretches FAR BEYOND my capacity of thinkingShe is spectacular! HIS CLOCKWORK CANARY, which is the second book in her Glorious Victorious Darcy's Series, and it is a Steampunk, which is actually the first Steampunk I have ever read. For those of you who don't know what Steampunk is, here is a description:"Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery,[1] especially in a setting inspired by in
Dubbed “fun and sexy” by Publishers Weekly, Beth has published works of steampunk, contemporary, paranormal, and historical romance. She lives with her husband, two zany dogs, and one crazy cat. To support literacy, Beth also works at her local library. Storytelling comes naturally to award-winning author Beth Ciotta. Limiting herself to one subgenre does not.
On the hunt for a good story, he has finagled his way into accompanying inventor Simon Darcy on his quest for a time-travel engine. Ciotta has written another imaginative, whirlwind adventure, featuring a daring hero and a spirited heroine, incredible inventions, and übernefarious villains. Together they search for the engine, navigating the complex, often deadly, societal maze formed when time-traveling hippies landed in Queen Victoria’s England, and an oxymoronic Peace War took place. They’ve both changed a lot since, but eventually Simon sees through the disguise that has fooled everyone else, and they discover that their ardor has not died. From Booklist *Starred Review* In the second book, after Her Sky Cowboy (2012), in Ciotta’s fantastic steampunk Glorious V
History is repeating itself. For ambitious engineer Simon Darcy, winning Queen Victoria’s competition to recover lost inventions of historical significance is a matter of pride—and redemption. He questions her motives even as he falls prey to her unique charm. The Mod technology was banned and supposedly destroyed, but Simon is sure he can re-create it. His daring plan draws the attention of Willie G., the Clockwork Canary, London’s sensationalist reporter. After all, it was Simon’s failed monorail project that left his family destitute, and winning the tournament would surely restore the Darcys’ reputation. Simon sets his sights high, targeting no less than the infamous time-travel device that forever changed the world by transporting scientists, engineers, and artists from the twentieth century. Simon soon discovers that Willie is a male guise for Wilhemina Goodenough, the love of his youth, who left him jilted and bitter. As the attraction between the two reignites, Simon rea