Clockwork Christmas: A Holiday Steampunk Adventure

by Sidney Swann

From the steampunk world created by Sidney Swann in "Dangerous Science" comes a follow-up holiday tale featuring Professor Simon Cromwell and his beautiful Intellectual Ward, Dr. Gladys DeWalt.

It's Christmas in Victorian London, and Professor Sebastian Cromwell's longtime friend Cyrus Longbridge has created an animatronic holiday surprise to be publicly unveiled in the rotunda of the city's grandest museum.

But the arrival of an ambitious colleague throws the trio  - and possibly all of humanity - in danger. When the dominant Professor Cromwell warns his beautiful assistant not to go it alone, will she obey him? Or will she try to solve the case herself and end up learning a lesson in proper submission.

If you love steampunk, spanking and a holiday adventure, then you'll enjoy "A Clockwork Christmas."

Genres: Steampunk, Holiday, Mystery, Victorian, Suspense

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 9, 2014

Reviews

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This steampunk story takes place in Victorian London during Christmas holidays with the unveiling of a animatronic advent calendar. What happens when a colleague claiming to be representing the crown goes rogue and has evil intent? The story is a romance mystery with Dr. Gladys DeWalt taking a risk that puts her in danger and in serious trouble with Professor Sebastian Cromwell, her guardian and lover. The story kept me captivated with its quirky characters and plot. I love it when the good guys win and everything is made right again, especially when it helps save Christmas.

[Kathy Heare Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This steampunk story takes place in Victorian London during Christmas holidays with the unveiling of a animatronic advent calendar. What happens when a colleague claiming to be representing the crown goes rogue and has evil intent? The story is a romance mystery with Dr. Gladys DeWalt taking a risk that puts her in danger and in serious trouble with Professor Sebastian Cromwell, her guardian and lover. The story kept me captivated with its quirky characters and plot. I love it when the good guys win and everything is made right again, especially when it helps save Christmas.

[Katy Beth Mckee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great holiday story with lots of fun steampuck elements. I love how strong personalities and people who are not afraid to do what they need to help each other out and even pay the price for riding to the rescue.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good steampunk mystery. I liked this short story.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good steampunk mystery. I liked this short story.