So where is the health warning? I was happily drinking a large instant latte as I started this book, a cautious venture into new genre territory....I read the first paragraphs with a widening grin and then nearly choked on my coffee laughing, narrowly missing my PC with latte splatter. Oh boy, bu... view book

Ok, I made a decision earlier today not to do any more comments but this one deserves me to break the new rule ! I knew I would like this from the taut, exciting pitch and fabulous cover. This is the sort of book I browse through bookshops looking for, a thrilling, entertaining read that captures ... view book

I am new to the genres of alternative history and steampunk and rapidly becoming an enthusiastic fan. This book gave me great pleasure to discover , it is fast moving and exciting from the very first paragraph, atmospheric and plausible in the recreation of a past world similiar to our own but with... view book

OMG ! I read this book when I was in secondary school. it was one of the most popular books in the library and i adored it ! In fact I often thought about tracking down a copy of my own. This should be in permanent print!!! Backing of course, I have been a fan of this stunning book for years. ... view book

I have to agree with Ancient Reader and other fans of this book. This is utterly delicious ! Enormous fun, vivid, sparkling with wit and beautifully written. You have a great flair for dialogue and world building. It must have been great fun writing this magical tale because reading it is so much ... view book