ABOUT THE BOOK
Hazel
Hughes believes there is nothing remarkable about her, not even her
strange ability to heal the sick and injured. Her employer, Doctor Sam
MacInnes recognizes her special talent, but because of the difference in
their social status, he can't tell her how much he admires her. When a
mysterious count arrives in London and reveals to Hazel the existence of
a twin sister, she agrees to accompany him to the wilds of Romania,
where she learns that her healing skills are needed to save her twin's
life. Worried for her safety, Sam insists on traveling with her.
Faced with dark magic, malfunctioning automatons, and dangerous magical artifacts, Hazel and Sam learn to rely on each other as they untangle a deadly web of mystery surrounding the count and search for a way to free Hazel's sister from the cursed walls of the Coppergate Tower before time runs out on all of them.
REVIEW
Having adored Allen's previous two steampunk novels (Beauty and the Clockwork Beast and Kiss of the Spindle) I was eagerly anticipating this new book. And I was not disappointed in the least. Allen really knows how to tell a compelling story. In this one, Hazel Hughes and Dr. Sam MacInnes set out to find and help her previously unknown twin sister. But traveling with Count Petrescu proves to be more dangerous than either of them thought and only by trusting each other can they find a way to save themselves and help her sister. I enjoyed the great writing, the intricate plotting and steampunk devices (especially Sam's ton, Eugene and his wit), as well as a sweet romance. The banter between Hazel and Sam provides the kind of entertainment that I especially enjoy in my romances. And the way the characters' skills balance each other, making them valuable allies, is fabulous. I'm not a fan of stories where the females have to be rescued by the males, which this book definitely is not. A great read for those who enjoy a strong dose of history and fantasy along with their romance.
Faced with dark magic, malfunctioning automatons, and dangerous magical artifacts, Hazel and Sam learn to rely on each other as they untangle a deadly web of mystery surrounding the count and search for a way to free Hazel's sister from the cursed walls of the Coppergate Tower before time runs out on all of them.
REVIEW
Having adored Allen's previous two steampunk novels (Beauty and the Clockwork Beast and Kiss of the Spindle) I was eagerly anticipating this new book. And I was not disappointed in the least. Allen really knows how to tell a compelling story. In this one, Hazel Hughes and Dr. Sam MacInnes set out to find and help her previously unknown twin sister. But traveling with Count Petrescu proves to be more dangerous than either of them thought and only by trusting each other can they find a way to save themselves and help her sister. I enjoyed the great writing, the intricate plotting and steampunk devices (especially Sam's ton, Eugene and his wit), as well as a sweet romance. The banter between Hazel and Sam provides the kind of entertainment that I especially enjoy in my romances. And the way the characters' skills balance each other, making them valuable allies, is fabulous. I'm not a fan of stories where the females have to be rescued by the males, which this book definitely is not. A great read for those who enjoy a strong dose of history and fantasy along with their romance.
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