The Masked City
Sep 2016 · The Invisible Library Novel Book 2 · Sold by Penguin
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Librarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this “dazzling”* book-filled fantasy series from the author of The Invisible Library.
The written word is mightier than the sword—most of the time...
Working in an alternate version of Victorian London, Librarian-spy Irene has settled into a routine, collecting important fiction for the mysterious Library and blending in nicely with the local culture. But when her apprentice, Kai—a dragon of royal descent—is kidnapped by the Fae, her carefully crafted undercover operation begins to crumble.
Kai’s abduction could incite a conflict between the forces of chaos and order that would devastate all worlds and all dimensions. To keep humanity from getting caught in the crossfire, Irene will have to team up with a local Fae leader to travel deep into a version of Venice filled with dark magic, strange coincidences, and a perpetual celebration of Carnival—and save her friend before he becomes the first casualty of a catastrophic war.
But navigating the tumultuous landscape of Fae politics will take more than Irene’s book-smarts and fast-talking—to ward off Armageddon, she might have to sacrifice everything she holds dear....
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The written word is mightier than the sword—most of the time...
Working in an alternate version of Victorian London, Librarian-spy Irene has settled into a routine, collecting important fiction for the mysterious Library and blending in nicely with the local culture. But when her apprentice, Kai—a dragon of royal descent—is kidnapped by the Fae, her carefully crafted undercover operation begins to crumble.
Kai’s abduction could incite a conflict between the forces of chaos and order that would devastate all worlds and all dimensions. To keep humanity from getting caught in the crossfire, Irene will have to team up with a local Fae leader to travel deep into a version of Venice filled with dark magic, strange coincidences, and a perpetual celebration of Carnival—and save her friend before he becomes the first casualty of a catastrophic war.
But navigating the tumultuous landscape of Fae politics will take more than Irene’s book-smarts and fast-talking—to ward off Armageddon, she might have to sacrifice everything she holds dear....
INCLUDES AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Librarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this “dazzling”* book-filled fantasy series from the author of The Invisible Library.
The written word is mightier than the sword—most of the time...
Working in an alternate version of Victorian London, Librarian-spy Irene h...
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Flapkatt
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July 9, 2019
Strong character (s) happily plotted settings on both sides of the library's doors. I just finished this and purchased number 2. I think it's a sign of good mental health to suspend reality and your place in the overall scheme of things. Dive into these pools of entertainment and fantasy as you join Kai and Irene, Vale and others tromp through a London of other times and let them take you on what surely is only the 1st of many alternate worlds while they fight to stay just steps ahead of those who will best them all. It's dragons and detectives against the evil people and creatures of skewed realities and magic. I think I'm going to be hooked.
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R Wade
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May 17, 2019
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - Excellent author - Very engaging dialog, interesting story, good enough where I bought the sequel "The Masked City" at full price, even though The Invisible Library was not a cliff hanger. Exceptional in that I'm not the greatest fan of dragons, vampires, werewolves, steam punk stuff, but she made it work.
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Ginger Lancaster
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April 25, 2020
My new fav series. Having trouble picturing anyone but Keanu Reeves as Kai in the movie version haven't figured out Irene yet just my personal thoughts on the matter
About the author
Genevieve Cogman is a freelance author who has written for several role-playing game companies. She currently works for the National Health Service in England as a clinical classifications specialist. She is the author of the Invisible Library series, including The Mortal Word, The Lost Plot, The Burning Page, The Masked City, and The Invisible Library.
Genevieve Cogman is a freelance author who has written for several role-playing game companies. She currently works for the National Health Service in England as a clinical classifications specialist. She is the author of the Invisible Library series, including The Mortal Word, The Lost Plot, The...
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