Poison or Protect: A Delightfully Deadly Novella, follows the exploits of one lady assassin with a penchant for poison, one gentle soldier with a white knight complex, a house party, a ghost, and … the Reform Act of 1867 (sometimes called the Second Reform Act).
Caught you out with that last one, didn’t I?
Anyway, here’s a sneak peak into some behind the scenes research and other tidbits that relate to this novella.
- The 1860s in Fashionable Gowns: A Visual Guide to the Decade
- Imprudent Acts and Great Bastards, Sex Advice from 1861
- Slang for the Penis on a Timeline
- Dancing at Cremorne: quadrilles and crinolines
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| Lady Kingair enjoying the freedoms of weapons class.
I doubt a sword is Sidheag’s preferred weapon, but anything to beat Preshea is perfect. |
From Book Fanart Blog on tumblr.
Sneaky cookie?
Remember this guy? He turns up again.
{Gail’s monthly read along for June 2016 is Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan}
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Book News:
CheriePie’s Book Review says of Manners & Mutiny:
“If you love the steampunk genre, mixed in with some young adult fantasy, and appreciate good writing, then this is a series you should not miss. Love, love, loved it!”
Quote of the Day:
“That is Preshea Buss. She thinks she’s smarter than everyone, when really she’s just meaner. As to ranking, forgive me, Preshea, but don’t your parents engage in trade?’
Preshea made a face like a fish with a digestive complaint. ‘Daddy dabbles in the East India Company, thank you very much. That’s hardly trade.”
~ Etiquette & Espionage
Questions about Gail’s steampunk world? There’s a wiki for that!