The Monsters We Defy Paperback / softback
by LESLYE PENELOPE
Paperback / softback
Description
'Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!' P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of DjinnClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance.
The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District. Clara can't pull off this daring heist alone. She'll need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face.
But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life.
Praise for The Monsters We Defy:'Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy' Veronica G.
Henry'Penelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed' Publishers Weekly'A high-stakes, delightful read' Buzzfeed'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell' Justina Ireland'A fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy' Marie Brennan'Masterfully crafted.
This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes' T.
L. Huchu'Clara is a heroine for the ages' Alaya Dawn Johnson
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date:11/08/2022
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- ISBN:9780356518107
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Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:384 pages
- Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date:11/08/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9780356518107