Beauty and the Clockwork Beast (Steampunk Proper Romance) - Softcover

Nancy Campbell Allen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1629721751 ISBN 13: 9781629721750

Publisher: Shadow Mountain, 2016

Synopsis

Jane Eyre meets Beauty and the Beast in this Steampunk Proper Romance
When Lucy Pickett arrives at Blackwell Manor to tend to her ailing cousin, Kate, she finds more than she bargained for. A restless ghost roams the hallways, werewolves have been reported in the area, and vampires lurk across the Scottish border.
Lord Miles himself is clearly hiding a secret. He is brash and inhospitable, and does not take kindly to visitors even one as smart and attractive as Miss Pickett. He is unsettled by the mysterious deaths of his new wife, Clara, and his sister, Marie. Could Miles be to blame for the deaths?
Working together, Miles and Lucy attempt to restore peace to Blackwell Manor. But can Lucy solve the mystery of Miles? Can she love the man beast and all?
Also includes a bonus prequel novelette entitled Marie's Story.

About this title

About the Author:

Nancy Campbell Allen is the author of twelve novels, which span genres from contemporary romantic suspense to historical fiction. She has presented at numerous writing conferences and events. She has a degree in Elementary Education and is the mother of three children.

Review:

''In addition to being the perfect genre, the cover is stunning...There is plenty of commonality between this story and the original to be recognizable, and yet Allen transformed it into her own stunning piece...Steampunk novels can be so fun as the reader sees what modern gadgets and technologies authors choose to include in their stories; the things Allen incorporated really added to the intrigue and excitement of the book. There is mystery, action, and suspense that will have the reader on the edge of their seat. Truly not enough can be said about this novel to describe how fantastic it is.'' [five out of five stars] --Compass Book Ratings

''Delivers a unique take on a classic fairy tale...in a steampunk version of Victorian England. Wonderful novel filled with romance, action and adventure. The story boasts a strong hero and heroine, a darkly atmospheric setting, intriguing steampunk details and the mystery of a few spooky ghosts, vampires and werewolves. Readers will eagerly await the next novel in what promises to be an excellent series.'' --BookPage

About this edition

• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1629721751
• ISBN 13: 9781629721750
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352