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Set in an alternate 1888 where Britain reigns over the colonies through magical authority, sixteen‑year‑old Verity Newton is hired as a governess for a prominent New York family. Within the household she uncovers long‑held secrets and the existence of an underground society of mechanics and engineers crusading for independence with non‑magical steam power.
As Verity becomes entangled with the family’s magister relatives and the rebellious engineers, she falls for a charming inventor and is recruited as a spy. Though she holds a dangerous personal secret, her position offers a unique chance to advance the insurgency—at great personal cost.
The story weaves themes of revolution, enchantment, and science, presenting a youthful hero in a world where fate and innovation clash for liberty.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Shanna Swendson
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