The Dishonest Miss Take by Faye Murphy Hardcover Book

Description: The Dishonest Miss Take by Faye Murphy Clara Blakely, a supposedly reformed villain, has no intention of using the superpowers industrial pollution has given her for anything but self-gain. Yet when a new evil begins stalking the streets of Victorian London, Clara must team up with an assassin most skilled at sneaking into her heart and become what nobody expected, a hero. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Clara Blakely has left her days as Miss Take, the notorious villain of Victorian London, behind her. She is a reformed, law-abiding citizen using the superpower given to her by industrial pollution to pay her debt to society. Or thats what she would have the authorities believe. Clara has no intention of helping anyone but herself, and the last thing she wants is to be dragged into a fight against a new and murderous evil thats stalking the streets.Yet, despite the Hero Brigade thwarting her every move, she must take on the citys powerful and corrupt elite by joining forces with a cheat, her hapless landlord, and a trio of trained killers, including an assassin whose skill with a knife is matched only by their skill at creeping into Claras heart. With stakes so high, Clara must become what no one, least of all herself, expects: a hero.Enola Holmes meets X-Men meets Warrior Nun in this action-adventure sapphic fantasy with elements of sci-fi and steampunk. Filled with gallows humor, ridiculous violence, CGI-ready monsters, and tantalizing romance, get ready for the snarky and sassy Miss Take in this reimagining of Victorian Britain. Author Biography Faye Murphy has a degree in English literature and history, and a masters in international heritage. She lives in Surrey, England, where her pet pigs exploit her preoccupation with writing by digging up the lawn. Review "Murphy debuts with a wonderfully cozy queer fantasy...Theres humor aplenty alongside the gore and action and the sweet romance between Clara and Morgan enhances the gripping plot. This quirky outing satisfies." -Publishers Weekly"I loved this book. It was quick-paced and well-written with a beautifully depicted main protagonist and intriguing minor characters." -LibraryThing Early Reviewers Details ISBN1643973940 Author Faye Murphy Pages 250 Publisher BHC Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781643973944 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-18 Imprint BHC Press Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-06-18 DEWEY 823.92 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159345261;

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