![]() ![]() New readers will be pulled in and series fans will be delighted by this tour de force. The phenomenal sequel to Pulley’s The Watchmaker of Filigree Street moves the series from Victorian-era London to a haunted, steampunk version of 19th-century Tokyo… Pulley’s intricate plot, vibrant setting, entrancing magic, and dynamic ensemble of characters make for an un-put-downable historical fantasy. ![]() It’s being enthusiastically received Kirkus Reviews says “Pulley’s witty writing and enthusiastically deployed steampunk motifs - clockwork, owls, a mechanical pet, Tesla-inspired electrical drama - enliven plot.” Here’s a look at the back covers for both books, and an excerpt from the starred review at Publisher’s Weekly. The sequel switches up the setting, moving the action to 19th-Century Japan. ![]() Hopefully, Pulley succeeds in getting you to fall in love with Mori’s creations. If they don’t enchant you, well, then I guess you’re not into the whole gorgeous automaton craze. So, too will Pulley’s descriptions of the watchmaker’s wondrous creations. The exquisite portrait she paints of the interior of a quiet tea shop will linger in your mind long after you’ve read about it. Pulley’s descriptions of High Society London burst from the pages. In his review of the first book for us, Damien Moore was enchanted by Pulley’s narrative gifts. Natasha Pulley reunites the heroes from her breakout fantasy The Watchmaker of Filigree Street in a brand new novel, The Lost Future of Pepperharrow, on sale next week. ![]()
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