Pip Ballantine is known for her inventive take on classic stories, often infusing them with a steampunk sensibility. Her collection, Clockwork Fairy Tales, offers readers a fresh, imaginative journey into fantasy.
Phoenix rising
Phoenix rising
Synopsis
In Victorian London, a series of gruesome murders leaves bodies drained of blood and bone, but the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences forbids investigation. Fearless agent Eliza D. Braun, with her bulletproof corset and love for dynamite, defies orders and drags her timid partner, Wellington Books, into the dangerous inquiry. They must uncover a malevolent brotherhood's plot to enslave Britons before England falls to the mysterious Phoenix.
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Eliza D. BraunProtagonist
Wellington BooksProtagonist
the PhoenixAntagonist
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Phoenix RisingHardcover, Aug
409 pages
HarperISBN: 97816112975463 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Does Phoenix Rising need to be read in order?
Phoenix Rising is the first book in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series, and while it introduces the main characters and world, it can be enjoyed as a standalone adventure. The overarching plot develops across the series, but each book generally features a self-contained mystery.
What makes Phoenix Rising unique in steampunk literature?
This book stands out for its blend of steampunk adventure with a strong comedic tone, often leaning into absurd situations and witty banter between the two mismatched protagonists. It also features a unique take on Victorian secret societies and fantastical elements.
Are there any adaptations of Phoenix Rising?
Phoenix Rising has been adapted into an audiobook, which is narrated by James Langton. The audiobook maintains the humorous and adventurous spirit of the novel.