Newt's Emerald: A Regency Romantasy
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After Lady Truthful's magical Newington Emerald is stolen from her she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel. She quickly learns, however, that a woman cannot wander the city streets alone without damaging her reputation, and she disguises herself as a mustache-wearing man. During Truthful's dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress—but will she find the Emerald?
- Heroine in Disguise: To hunt for her family’s stolen jewel in London, Lady Truthful must trade her ballgowns for breeches and a very convincing mustache.
- Enemies to Lovers: She clashes with a mysterious, infuriating man who seems determined to foil her plans… until their sharp words spark an undeniable attraction.
- Gaslamp Fantasy: A world of manners and marriage proposals hides a secret layer of sorcery, from weather-working jewels to evil enchantresses and fay-blooded maids.
- Clean & Wholesome Romance: A charming, lighthearted adventure perfect for fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, with all of the wit and none of the steam.
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About the author
Garth Nix was born in 1963 in Melbourne, Australia. A full-time writer since 2001, he has worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve. Garth's books include the award-winning fantasy novels Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen; Clariel, a prequel in the Abhorsen series; the cult favorite teen science fiction novel Shade's Children; and his critically acclaimed collection of short stories, To Hold the Bridge. His fantasy novels for younger readers include The Ragwitch, the six books of the Seventh Tower sequence, the Keys to the Kingdom series, and A Confusion of Princes. His books have appeared on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the Guardian, and the Australian, and his work has been translated in forty languages. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two children.
