Weaver's Lament: Industrial Magic Book 2 (Kindle Single)

A young mage gains control of her powers as she investigates strange events—and protects her family from ruin—in this gaslamp fantasy.Only Magus Hopkins knows that Charlotte used magic to hoodwink the Royal Society and help her older brother get into the College of Dynamics. Now she’s learning the true nature and extent of her powers under his secret tutelage. But when her brother sends for her—and her alone—she knows he’s in trouble. Now, ready or not, she must come to his aid.Heading by train to Manchester, Charlotte must investigate a textile mill where the disgruntled workers are apparently destroying expensive equipment. And if she can’t identify the culprits before it’s too late, her brother will be exiled . . . and her family dishonored . . .

Gail Carriger, New York Times Bestselling author of the Parasol Protectorate series.

"A gripping story full of charm and adventure. Newman manages to keep her readers tense and delighted at the same time."

Publishers Weekly

“Newman reworks the familiar idea of magical schools, breathing some new life into the premise by exploring the darker corners of London and their murky morality.”

About the Author

EMMA NEWMAN writes dark short stories and science fiction and urban fantasy novels. Between Two Thorns, the first book in Emma’s acclaimed Split Worlds urban fantasy series, was shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards for Best Novel and Emma was nominated for Best Newcomer. She is also the author of Planetfall.Emma is a professional audio book narrator and also co-writes and hosts the Hugo-nominated podcast ‘Tea and Jeopardy’ which involves tea, cake, mild peril and singing chickens. Her hobbies include dressmaking and role playing games.

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