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*Infernal Devices* immerses readers in a London steampunk setting where music and machinery entwine. The novel centers on violinists and clock‑ and watch‑makers whose creative, mechanical inventions spark a chain of events filled with dark humor and bold, unforgettable characters. Their inventive creations and daring exploits bring the imaginative, perilous world of steampunk to vivid life, offering a fresh perspective within the genre.
The story balances technical wonder with lively personalities, presenting a backdrop of London’s industrial underbelly while celebrating the art of music and the craft of timekeeping in a narrative that is both inventive and entertaining.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: K. W. Jeter
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