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454 pp.
| Simon |
September, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-6598-5$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4424-6600-5
(3)
YA
When her father, mayor of NYC in 1889, is kidnapped, Clara follows into a violent parallel world. Handsome deposed prince Nicholas--freed from imprisonment inside a statue--accompanies her. Clara's level head, self-defense training (by her godfather Drosselmeyer), and latent magical abilities serve her well, especially in interactions with beguiling-but-insane new queen Anise. This Nutcracker-inspired fantasy tells a gritty tale all its own.