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Time of the Cat

By: Tansy Rayner Roberts

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It’s time to take history seriously. The cats and humans of Chronos College know that time travel is the best job in the world, and nothing bad can ever happen to them in the past… except that one time they lost a traveller. And that other time they lost a cat. Now they have a chance to make up for past mistakes by rescuing a long lost legend. If only they could convince Professor Boswell, the grumpiest marmalade tabby of all time, to join their mission to the Swinging Sixties, and save one of their own. (Plus pick up a missing piece or two of lost media along the way.) Join Ruthven, Boswell, Monterey and Lovelace on the most chaotic time travel adventure of their lives. Featuring special appearances by Cleopatra, Anne Boleyn, famous actress Fleur Shropshire, and the even more famous house where they filmed TV show Cramberleigh between 1964-1986. Time of the Cat is a cozy sci-fi romp through the centuries, featuring academic endnotes, epic friendships, and far more cat hair than is strictly necessary. If you’d rather use time travel to steal the pens of famous writers of history than stop to fill in the proper paperwork, then this is the novel for you.

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Teacup Magic: The Second Collection

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Teacup Magic: The Second Collection

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More cozy gaslamp fantasy adventures with romance and whimsy. Jewel theft, ghost-hunting and high society scandals are rife in this magical Regency-inspired fantasy world. This collection contains three more Teacup Magic cozy gaslamp fantasy novellas about Mneme Seabourne's dearest friends: Liesl, Juno and Metis. 4. Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise Hunting a missing diamond in a remote seaside town on the Isle of Bath, Liesl unravels some sinister family secrets at Aphrodite Villa. 5. Have Spirit, Will Duchess Most noblewomen put their feet up during a first pregnancy. Juno has a ship to commandeer, a mystery to solve, a husband to rescue, and a whole lot of ghosts who won't stop talking to her... 6. This Enchanted Island What happened to Metis Seabourne after she ran away to sea? Everything! Join Metis and the crew of the Caliban as they sail to the unforgettable Isle of Dream. Indulge in this magical comfort read today.

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Have Spirit, Will Duchess

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Have Spirit, Will Duchess

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Juno’s old curse has come back to haunt her… literally. After two blissful years of ghost-free marriage, the spirits have come knocking at her door again. Her late mother-in-law the Duchess has taken possession of her home, and her late husband is obsessed with solving his own murder. To top it all off, her current husband has disappeared on a mission so dangerous that it might make her a widow all over again. Most noblewomen get to put their feet up during a first pregnancy. Juno has a ship to commandeer, a mystery to solve, a husband to rescue (and another husband to exorcise) and a royal disaster to prevent. And she’s going to do it all with a horde of ghosts closing in around her, insisting she pay attention to their problems. How else can she prove herself worthy of the title Duchess of Storm? If you enjoy ghosts, cozy mysteries, and romance between people who are already married to each other, you’ll love the new Teacup Magic book.

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Pratchett's Women

Unauthorised Essays on Female Characters of the Discworld

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Pratchett's Women

Unauthorised Essays on Female Characters of the Discworld

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From Granny Weatherwax to Susan Death and beyond...Terry Pratchett's Discworld is an epic, groundbreaking work of fantasy often hailed for its originality, humour and deep, layered intelligence. But what about the women?Award-winning author & pop culture critic Tansy Rayner Roberts looks at the portrayal of female characters in many of Pratchett's best loved books, from the early years of fantasy satire and sexy lamps to the more complex, iconic characters of the witches, werewolves, dwarves and queens.Contains 10 essays about gender and the Discworld, including "Socks, Lies & the Monstrous Regiment" which is exclusive to this collection.

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1976855292

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House Perilous

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House Perilous

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Number 12, Acteon Place is more than just a London town house. It is a harbour for the most dangerous enchantress in Britannia. There are prisoners in the cellar. Mysterious magical experiments in the attic. A fairy killer on the loose. A hunted governess, desperate to protect the two children she betrayed. Other features of the house include an excellent cook. Exquisite wallpaper. Slightly homicidal carpet… depending who steps on it. And a yellow cat who provides more questions than answers. Flavia Wednesday and her friends might not all escape this house alive. For those that do… there are even more perils beyond its walls. If you enjoy gaslamp fantasy and faerie Victoriana, you’ll love this second volume in the Sparks & Philtres novella series.

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Gate Sinister

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Gate Sinister

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Disguised as a governess, the last fairy in Britannia infiltrates the household of the Gloucester family to fulfil a vital mission on behalf of her exiled people. On the run after offending the Royal family, two infamous magical engineers set out to commit the crime of the century on behalf of a wicked enchantress. For one night only, the Gate Sinister can be opened between worlds, clearing the way to the long-lost Forest of Arden. For one night only, all things are possible… Gate Sinister is the first in a new gaslamp fantasy series of novellas by the author of Tea & Sympathetic Magic and The Frost Fair Affair.

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Gorgons Deserve Nice Things

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Gorgons Deserve Nice Things

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“We lived in a world that did not allow women to breathe; how could we be anything but monsters?” Tansy Rayner Roberts retells the stories of seven women from Greek mythology, giving voice to the scorned, the sidelined, and the monstrous. A young gorgon finds acceptance at the Medusa Club. Atalanta spills the truth behind the myth of the Argonauts. Scylla suffers through a series of terrible college roommates. Handmaids in Sparta get more than they bargained for when they interfere in their queen’s correspondence with a Trojan prince. A comparative mythology graduate finds herself at a speed-dating night packed with dodgy gods. Behind a velvet rope, a queenly Minotaur presides over a roller disco. Persephone shares her story via a series of pomegranate recipes. Deliciously mythic and delightfully funny, Gorgons Deserve Nice Things delivers new takes on ancient stories, reinvigorating them with modern perspectives and settings. Showcasing the craft and insight that made her one of Australia’s most beloved short fiction writers, this collection sees Roberts at her wry, subversive best.

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Time of the Cat

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Time of the Cat

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Of Knives and Night-blooms

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Of Knives and Night-blooms

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“Never speak the name of the Black Raven aloud. Never fail your sacred duty. Never trust magic. And never travel on the River Divine…” CALYX: Didn’t mean to bind 3 assassins to her eternal magical servitude, but leaning into it. Has places to be, and a daughter to protect. IKAROS: Priest of death. Hates this river. Hates boats. Hates that Calyx’s magic means he can’t kill her. Abandoned by his god. Having a bad week. DIO: Not even supposed to be here, but kind of into it. Surrounded by hot assassins. Having a great week. VALERIA: Priest of death. Ageless, deadly, better than all of you. Can kill with a shoe but it probably won’t come to that because she is carrying all the knives. MARDI: Priest of death. Pregnant. Dangerous. Too good for this. One day away from retirement. REYNARD KALDORAN: Going to kill every last one of you. THE RIVER DIVINE: Hold my beer. An action-packed adventure tale of unreliable gods and burnt-out assassins, from the award-winning author of The Creature Court.

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Spellcracker's Honeymoon

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Spellcracker's Honeymoon

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Our honeymooning heroine must unmask a magical murderer. Happily married, Mrs Mnemosyne Seabourne travels to an island of no magic, for a relaxing honeymoon with her new husband Thornbury. But the magic-free Isle of Aster is not what it seems. There’s a monster roaming the hills, a royal scandal brewing on the horizon, and (of course!) an impossible, magical murder to be solved. On the night of the Midsummer Masque at the Queen’s country palace, Thornbury goes missing, leaving Mneme to unravel a web of secrets and lies involving her own husband. Who could commit magical murder on an island with no magic? Only a spellcracker... If you enjoy cozy magical mysteries, glamorous masquerade balls and the art of saucy letter writing, you’ll love this new Teacup Magic novella.

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0648898326

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Tea and Sympathetic Magic

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Tea and Sympathetic Magic

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There's nothing more dangerous than an eligible duke... Every unmarried young lady of the Teacup Isles wants to marry the Duke of Storm, except Miss Mnemosyne Seabourne, who is quite content on the shelf, thank you very much. All she wants is a quiet life and a good book. At a house party full of ruthless debutantes willing to employ sneaky sympathetic magic to win a husband of quality, Mneme joins forces with an enigmatic spellcracker to rescue the duke from being married against his will, and to find out who is responsible for his abduction. Can Mneme save the Duke of Storm without becoming his bride? Will this caper ruin her reputation forever? Can teacups and hedgehogs be used as projectile weapons in emergencies? Why are attractive men more devastating when they roll up their sleeves? If you enjoy Regency house parties, witty romantic banter and high society sorcery, you'll adore this magical comedy of manners cozy mystery novella.

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Cabaret of Monsters

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Cabaret of Monsters

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Immerse yourself in the glamorous, dangerous world of the Creature Court. Saturnalia in the glamorous city of Aufleur is a time of topsy-turvy revels, of the world turned upside down. The city’s theatres produce an annual display of reversals and surprises. Women can transform into wolves. Even the rats are not what they seem. Evie Inglirra has travelled to Aufleur to uncover the city's sinister secrets… but this newspaper reporter has secrets of her own. As she befriends the dazzling cabaret performers of the mysterious Vittorina Royale theatre, she falls under the spell of their most charismatic celebrities: songbird Livilla and the Stagemaster himself, a man some know as Poet. Who is Garnet, and why is everyone so afraid of him? What is the secret society known as the Creature Court, and why do they live underneath the city? Evie thought she wanted to learn the truth, but now she just wants to get out of Aufleur alive. If you enjoy intrigue, devastating plot twists, LGBT characters and sumptuous detail, you’ll adore this gaslamp fantasy novella inspired by Paris theatre, Ancient Rome and the Roaring 20s. Cabaret of Monsters is a prequel novella to the Creature Court dark fantasy trilogy.

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Teacup Magic: The First Collection

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Teacup Magic: The First Collection

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Perfect for lovers of gaslamp fantasy and Regency comedy-of-manners. Miss Seabourne investigates! Murder mysteries, high society sorcery and family scandals abound in this magical Regency-inspired fantasy world. This collection contains the first three Teacup Magic gaslamp fantasy novellas: 1. Tea and Sympathetic Magic Miss Mnemosyne Seabourne teams up with a fascinating spellcracker to foil the kidnapping of the Duke of Storm, and prevent a forced marriage. Featuring: charmed croquet, meddling mammas, and weaponised teacups. 2. The Frost Fair Affair As the river freezes over, Mneme and Thornbury are beset by secret societies, spies and sneaky saboteurs. Who is leaving dead bodies around printing presses for anyone to find? Featuring: romantic sleigh rides, a rooftop escapade, and a glass hedgehog. 3. Spellcracker’s Honeymoon Our honeymooning heroine must unmask a magical murderer on an island without magic. Let’s hope it’s not her new husband… Featuring: a spectacular masked ball, a gazebo picnic, and a secret tea room piled with cakes. Indulge in this magical cozy comfort read today!

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0648898369

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Have Spirit, Will Duchess

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Castle Charming

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Castle Charming

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Welcome to Charming, where fairy tales come true (whether you like it or not). Kai's new job is to report on the scandals of the messed up royal family for the local newspaper. He didn’t expect to become the story. Dennis signed up to protect the princes. Falling in love with one of them was never part of the deal. Ziyi made a wish to catch her own Prince Charming… but wishes come at a cost, when fairies are involved. In this magical kingdom of cursed spinning wheels, violent beanstalks, deadly queens and disaster princes, the most dangerous thing of all might be a Happily Ever After. Castle Charming is a mosaic novel collecting five previously published stories and novellas: Glass Slipper Scandal, Dance Princes Dance, Charm or Dare, Let Sleeping Princes Lie and Dead Queen Walking.

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This Enchanted Island

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This Enchanted Island

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Miss Metis Seabourne flees scandal and humiliation for a Continental sea voyage… and quite happily gets herself kidnapped by privateers. On board the Caliban, Metis finds a new family of misfit, piratical rogues including the handsome Captain Bones and his dazzling first mate, Calypso. She ditches the teagowns for britches, and learns to feel capable rather than ladylike. For the first time in her life, she is free to be herself. Her old world, of house parties and magical croquet, returns with a jolt when the crew of the Caliban join a caper with a runaway queen and the mysterious Isle of Dream with its mermaids, sea witches and whimsical wild magic. Caught between two people she loves, Metis must learn to be braver than she’s ever been before. The long-awaited sixth novella in the Teacup Magic series! If you enjoy queer pirates, ruffled white shirts, and chaotic magical adventures, you'll adore this off-the-rails cozy gaslamp fantasy.

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Land Glorious

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Land Glorious

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The Isle of Faerie is a terrible, glorious, wonderful land. The air is warm, the flowers sweet-smelling… and time no longer means quite what you thought it did. There are broken limbs on the grass, and the rivers want to drown you. Rinaldo Device is stranded in a world where his magic of metal-working means nothing. Without his brother. Without a way home. And the worst secret he’s ever kept is about to come spilling out… Back in London, Flavia and Orlando hurry to put a rescue plan together for Rinaldo and the Gloucester children, but they may already be too late. The Queen of Faerie is out for revenge, and no one can stand in her way. Not even an angry princess, a heartbroken daughter, or a mysterious yellow cat. If you enjoy gaslamp fantasy and faerie Victoriana, you’ll love this third volume in the Sparks & Philtres novella series.

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The Frost Fair Affair

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The Frost Fair Affair

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Our heroine stumbles across a precarious plot while printing political pamphlets... Thanks to last Season's scandal, Miss Mnemosyne Seabourne is now officially notorious. Wintering in Town, she hopes to use her new celebrity to campaign about the unfair restriction on portal travel for ladies... while being quietly courted by a certain handsome spellcracker. As the river freezes over and a spectacular Frost Fair sets up on the ice, Mneme finds herself beset by secret societies, spies and sneaky saboteurs. Who stole her political pamphlets? Who is leaving dead bodies around printing presses for anyone to find? Mr Thornbury knows more than he's letting on. If she can't trust the man she hoped to marry, Mneme is just going to have to unravel the mystery for herself, quickly enough to save both of their lives. If you enjoy vintage spy adventures, flirtatious couples and cozy sleigh rides, you'll adore this exciting paranormal cozy novella.

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0648763986

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Death of Snow

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Death of Snow

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In a hotel built of fairy tales, the mysterious Snow White lies dead. Cinders the receptionist and a detective called Wolf are on the trail of her killer, but the truth of the mystery is far stranger than any of them imagine. A witchy, magical short story from the author of Castle Charming and Tea & Sympathetic Magic.

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Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise

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Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise

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Spied beside the seaside: stepdaughter seeks scandal! Lady Liesl, fourth daughter of the Earl of Sandwich, always thought her fate was to marry well, and live a perfect life like her older sisters. Now she's had a taste of rebellion, and she likes it... Hunting a missing diamond in a remote seaside town on behalf of a runaway Countess, Liesl finds herself at the mysterious Aphrodite Villa, with a sinister lack of servants, and no household magic in sight... not to mention a parlour full of wild, bohemian artists, including the devilishly seductive Perdita. This is the Teacup Isles, where nothing is quite as it seems. Lady Liesl is about to uncover some surprising secrets about her family and herself. If you enjoy cozy magical mysteries, witty banter and Sapphic flirtation by the sea, you'll love this latest stand-alone novella from the author of Tea & Sympathetic Magic, The Frost Fair Affair and Spellcracker's Honeymoon.

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