October 2014 Book of the Month Steampunk at its best with some fantastical inventions that make the impossible possible. Set in the mid-nineteenth century, war has broken out between France and England as the two mighty powers struggle for global supremacy. It’s a world filled with coal powered robots, giant mechanical birds and floating cities. Britain’s best defenders are the Sky Sisters, a band of brave aviatrixes led by 18 year old Lady Arabella West, who dare all in a deadly sky-fight against France’s secret weapon – a titanic airship which can remain hidden as it is protected by an invisible Aetheric Shield.
Lovereading comment Adventurous steampunk at its very best, three cheers for the start to a fabulous new series that will leave you by the end of the book wanting many more. Arabella is feisty, Arabella is courageous, Arabella is one of the members of the Sky Sisters, a part of the British Imperial Secret Service in 1845 trying to resist Napoleon’s attempt to finally eradicate the British resistance. With steam driven automatons, warships and hidden floating cities you are transported into a wonderfully created new world. The beautifully drawn and explained pull out diagrams and plans of the steam entities pull you further into this sensational alternative reality. The adventures undertaken are tense, and the characters need grit and guts galore to try to complete their mission. A fabulous read! ~ Liz Robinson
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