A fantastical nineteenth century alternate historical steampunk romp from Beth Bernobich, the critically acclaimed author of the River of Souls trilogy. Γire is one of the most powerful empires in the world. The Anglian Dependencies are a dusty backwater filled with resentful colonial subjects,
The Time Roads
β Scribed by Beth Bernobich
- Publisher
- Tom Doherty Associates
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 181 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1429952091
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β¦ Synopsis
A fantastical nineteenth century alternate historical steampunk romp from Beth Bernobich, the critically acclaimed author of the River of Souls trilogy.
Γire is one of the most powerful empires in the world. The Anglian Dependencies are a dusty backwater filled with resentful colonial subjects, Europe is a disjointed mess, and many look to Γire for stability and peace. In a series of braided stories, Beth Bernobich has created a tale about the brilliant Γireann scientists who have already bent the laws of nature for Man's benefit. And who now are striving to conquer the nature of time.
The Golden Octopus: Γine LasairΓona Devereaux, the young Queen of Γire, balances Court politics while pursing the Crown's goals of furthering scientific discovery. When those discoveries lead to the death and madness of those she loves, Γine must choose between her heart and her duty to her kingdom.
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