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The Ingenious Mechanical Devices #3
The Earl and the Artificer
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What mysteries lay buried beneath weeds and dust?
Following their wedding, Eilian and Hadley Sorrell journey to Brasshurst Hall, his family’s abandoned ancestral home. As Eilian struggles to reconcile his new roles as husband and earl, he finds the house and the surrounding town of Folkesbury are not as they first appear.
Behind a mask of good manners and gentle breeding lurks a darker side of Folkesbury. As the Sorrells struggle to fit in with the village’s genteel society, they find their new friends are at the mercy of Randall Nash, a man who collects secrets.
Soon, Eilian and Hadley become entangled in a web of murder, theft, and intrigue that they may never escape, with the manor at the heart of it all. Something long thought lost and buried within Brasshurst’s history has been found—something worth killing for.
What mysteries lay buried beneath weeds and dust?
Following their wedding, Eilian and Hadley Sorrell journey to Brasshurst Hall, his family’s abandoned ancestral home. As Eilian struggles to reconcile his new roles as husband and earl, he finds the house and the surrounding town of Folkesbury are not as they first appear.
Behind a mask of good manners and gentle breeding lurks a darker side of Folkesbury. As the Sorrells struggle to fit in with the village’s genteel society, they find their new friends are at the mercy of Randall Nash, a man who collects secrets.
Soon, Eilian and Hadley become entangled in a web of murder, theft, and intrigue that they may never escape, with the manor at the heart of it all. Something long thought lost and buried within Brasshurst’s history has been found—something worth killing for.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2016
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Kara Jorgensen
21 books201 followersKara Jorgensen (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary oddball with a penchant for all things antiquated, morbid, or just plain strange. While in college, they realized they no longer wanted to be Victor Frankenstein but instead wanted to write like Mary Shelley and thus abandoned their future career in science for writing. Kara melds their passions through their books and graduated with an MFA in Creative and Professional Writing in 2016. When not writing, they can be found hanging out with their dogs watching period dramas or trying to convince their students to cite their sources.
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Historical Fantasy/Steampunk Novels
The Ingenious Mechanical Devices:
The Earl of Brass (IMD #1)
The Winter Garden (IMD #2)
"An Oxford Holiday" (short story)
The Earl and the Artificer (IMD #3)
"The Errant Earl" (short story)
Dead Magic (IMD #4)
Selkie Cove (IMD #5)
The Wolf Witch (IMD #6)
The Reanimator Mysteries
The Reanimator's Heart (TRM #1)
"An Unexpected Valentine" (TRM #1.5)
The Reanimator's Soul (TRM #2)
"An Unexpected Question" (TRM #2.5)
The Reanimator's Remains (TRM #3 FORTHCOMING 2024)
A Paranormal Society Romance
Kinship and Kindness (PSR #1)
Trousers and Trouble (PSR #2) (FORTHCOMING)
Tempests and Temptation (PSR#3) (FORTHCOMING)
Untitled (PSR #4) (FORTHCOMING)
To find out more about their books go to https://karajorgensen.com
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Historical Fantasy/Steampunk Novels
The Ingenious Mechanical Devices:
The Earl of Brass (IMD #1)
The Winter Garden (IMD #2)
"An Oxford Holiday" (short story)
The Earl and the Artificer (IMD #3)
"The Errant Earl" (short story)
Dead Magic (IMD #4)
Selkie Cove (IMD #5)
The Wolf Witch (IMD #6)
The Reanimator Mysteries
The Reanimator's Heart (TRM #1)
"An Unexpected Valentine" (TRM #1.5)
The Reanimator's Soul (TRM #2)
"An Unexpected Question" (TRM #2.5)
The Reanimator's Remains (TRM #3 FORTHCOMING 2024)
A Paranormal Society Romance
Kinship and Kindness (PSR #1)
Trousers and Trouble (PSR #2) (FORTHCOMING)
Tempests and Temptation (PSR#3) (FORTHCOMING)
Untitled (PSR #4) (FORTHCOMING)
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March 3, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a free, electronic copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
SPOILER ALERT: While this review does not contain major spoilers for The Earl and the Artificer, it does contain spoilers for The Earl of Brass, the first novel in the Ingenious Mechanical Devices series.
The Earl and the Artificer by Kara Jorgensen follows Eilian and Hadley Sorrell to Brasshurst Hall (Eilian's family home) in Folkesbury following their marriage. Both characters are struggling with their newfound roles as Lord and Lady Dorset. Eilian fears that he will never live up to his noble role, nor be a proper husband for Hadley, and Hadley is concerned that she will never succeed as a proper society lady and always be viewed as an opportunistic upstart.
Jorgensen's character development with Eilian and Hadley is logical and all-too-relatable. Their fears and concerns tap into the deeper fears of rejection and desire for acceptance that all humans feel in one realm or another. Yet, despite their insecurities and a few incompatibilities, they manage to stay supportive of and caring toward one another. Their relationship is not perfect, but through their dedication and devotion, it remains a relationship the reader will admire.
While at Brasshurst Hall, Eilian and Hadley do their best to fit in with the wider genteel society. Through these efforts, the reader is introduced to a new cast of characters. Most notably, Jorgensen provides us with a new antagonist, Randall Nash (Eilian's second cousin) and a few new friends in Nadir Talbot (a romance author) and his cousin, Mrs. Rhodes.
What I liked most about these secondary characters is that they are exceedingly complex. Jorgensen explores their personalities from various perspectives, and the reader can find relatable and despicable qualities in each one. Personally, Nadir was my favorite. Through his character, Jorgensen commented on several social themes (including gender, race, and imperialism), and it delighted my inner sociologist.
Overall, the plot of the novel moved at a steady pace, though I did not find it quite as captivating as the story lines of The Earl of Brass and The Winter Garden. To me, the other novels had higher stakes and more action throughout, which made them more gripping. However, The Earl and the Artificer has a nice elevation to it. The drama, and the danger, grows as the novel progresses, and moments that seemed insignificant before become key parts of the plot toward the end. While I saw some of the twists coming, there were a few that surprised and delighted me.
In sum, The Earl and the Artificer is a fitting addition to the Ingenious Mechanical Devices series. Fans of Eilian and Hadley will enjoy watching their characters and relationship grow. Fans of the steampunk genre will be entranced by the ominous Brasshurst Hall, eccentric Nadir Talbot, and dangerous turn of events. Highly recommend for anyone with a love of steampunk, historical fiction, and mystery novels.
SPOILER ALERT: While this review does not contain major spoilers for The Earl and the Artificer, it does contain spoilers for The Earl of Brass, the first novel in the Ingenious Mechanical Devices series.
The Earl and the Artificer by Kara Jorgensen follows Eilian and Hadley Sorrell to Brasshurst Hall (Eilian's family home) in Folkesbury following their marriage. Both characters are struggling with their newfound roles as Lord and Lady Dorset. Eilian fears that he will never live up to his noble role, nor be a proper husband for Hadley, and Hadley is concerned that she will never succeed as a proper society lady and always be viewed as an opportunistic upstart.
Jorgensen's character development with Eilian and Hadley is logical and all-too-relatable. Their fears and concerns tap into the deeper fears of rejection and desire for acceptance that all humans feel in one realm or another. Yet, despite their insecurities and a few incompatibilities, they manage to stay supportive of and caring toward one another. Their relationship is not perfect, but through their dedication and devotion, it remains a relationship the reader will admire.
While at Brasshurst Hall, Eilian and Hadley do their best to fit in with the wider genteel society. Through these efforts, the reader is introduced to a new cast of characters. Most notably, Jorgensen provides us with a new antagonist, Randall Nash (Eilian's second cousin) and a few new friends in Nadir Talbot (a romance author) and his cousin, Mrs. Rhodes.
What I liked most about these secondary characters is that they are exceedingly complex. Jorgensen explores their personalities from various perspectives, and the reader can find relatable and despicable qualities in each one. Personally, Nadir was my favorite. Through his character, Jorgensen commented on several social themes (including gender, race, and imperialism), and it delighted my inner sociologist.
Overall, the plot of the novel moved at a steady pace, though I did not find it quite as captivating as the story lines of The Earl of Brass and The Winter Garden. To me, the other novels had higher stakes and more action throughout, which made them more gripping. However, The Earl and the Artificer has a nice elevation to it. The drama, and the danger, grows as the novel progresses, and moments that seemed insignificant before become key parts of the plot toward the end. While I saw some of the twists coming, there were a few that surprised and delighted me.
In sum, The Earl and the Artificer is a fitting addition to the Ingenious Mechanical Devices series. Fans of Eilian and Hadley will enjoy watching their characters and relationship grow. Fans of the steampunk genre will be entranced by the ominous Brasshurst Hall, eccentric Nadir Talbot, and dangerous turn of events. Highly recommend for anyone with a love of steampunk, historical fiction, and mystery novels.
May 1, 2016
Disclaimer: I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I first want to say that I suck at reviews. If I like a book, I don't usually have a whole lot to say about it. With that said, I actually really liked this one. It was interesting going into it because I have very minimal experience with the steampunk genre and I hadn't read the first two books in the series. So, right from the beginning I was at a huge disadvantage. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually picked up the story fairly quick and found that I was able to catch on to the plot without having read the first two, which is a difficult task as a writer. I was impressed with Jorgensen's writing style--though not surprised knowing her literary background. Her characters were well developed and she integrated the steampunk theme flawlessly. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who loves suspense, twists and/or steampunk adventures!
I first want to say that I suck at reviews. If I like a book, I don't usually have a whole lot to say about it. With that said, I actually really liked this one. It was interesting going into it because I have very minimal experience with the steampunk genre and I hadn't read the first two books in the series. So, right from the beginning I was at a huge disadvantage. I was pleasantly surprised that I actually picked up the story fairly quick and found that I was able to catch on to the plot without having read the first two, which is a difficult task as a writer. I was impressed with Jorgensen's writing style--though not surprised knowing her literary background. Her characters were well developed and she integrated the steampunk theme flawlessly. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who loves suspense, twists and/or steampunk adventures!
January 31, 2016
Where do I start, I was eagerly anticipating this book after finishing Earl of Brass, Jorgensen has a way with characters. I have said it before, and I will say it again, I love the characters she crafts. They come to life on the page. They struggle with things we all struggle with, sexuality, identity, self worth. In this latest installment of the Ingenious Mechanical devices Hadley and Ellian struggle with their new positions as Earl of Dorset ad Countess of Dorset, the two characters insecurities were beautiful painted, and seeing something other than a perfect married life was really refreshing. Interwoven within the narrative is a mystery surrounding the Gothic Mansion they had interherited that will keep you turning pages until the end to figure out how all these players interconnect.
April 8, 2017
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The Earl and the Artificer features the main male and female characters from Kara Jorgensen's first book The Earl of Brass, which I absolutely loved. In this book, newlyweds Eilian and Hadley Sorrell head to Brasshurst Hall to claim Eilian's inheritance. The author realistically portrays the struggles that the couple encounters as newlyweds in addition to taking on the responsibilities of being a newly appointed earl and countess. As Hadley spends her days sprucing up the manor house and trying to fit in to a drastically different part of society from her former life as an artificer, Eilian unravels his family's mysterious past and deals with uninvited guests in his home. On top of everything else, the couple gets pulled into a murder mystery. One of the things I really enjoy about reading books by Ms. Jorgensen is her breadth of creativity - all three of the first books of this series focus on a different scientific/technological theme. Without giving too much away, this one features botany. My only negative thing I have to say is that I felt this one dragged a little bit compared to the others. It definitely won't prevent me from continuing to read this series.
The Earl and the Artificer features the main male and female characters from Kara Jorgensen's first book The Earl of Brass, which I absolutely loved. In this book, newlyweds Eilian and Hadley Sorrell head to Brasshurst Hall to claim Eilian's inheritance. The author realistically portrays the struggles that the couple encounters as newlyweds in addition to taking on the responsibilities of being a newly appointed earl and countess. As Hadley spends her days sprucing up the manor house and trying to fit in to a drastically different part of society from her former life as an artificer, Eilian unravels his family's mysterious past and deals with uninvited guests in his home. On top of everything else, the couple gets pulled into a murder mystery. One of the things I really enjoy about reading books by Ms. Jorgensen is her breadth of creativity - all three of the first books of this series focus on a different scientific/technological theme. Without giving too much away, this one features botany. My only negative thing I have to say is that I felt this one dragged a little bit compared to the others. It definitely won't prevent me from continuing to read this series.
July 22, 2017
A riveting and well-layered read!
The Earl and The Artificer is the third book in the Ingenious Mechanical Devices series (that started with The Earl of Brass). In this instalment, Hadley and Eilian have just been married, and are moving into the all but abandoned Sorrell family estate in the countryside. But though the house has been standing empty, Brasshurst Hall is full of secrets.
Told within a richly described Victorian setting, this story is wonderfully well-layered. On one hand, there are beautifully handled scenes from a budding marriage that is not without complications. The emotional dimensions here are beautifully handled, and I would recommend the book for those aspects alone! But The Earl and the Artificer is also a delightfully suspenseful read. Thieves, murderers, and intrigue-makers all tread the streets in Folkesbury; the trouble for Eilian and Hadley is to figure out who is who.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and its well-crafted cast of characters, whom I'm hoping to see more of in future books from Kara Jorgensen!
The Earl and The Artificer is the third book in the Ingenious Mechanical Devices series (that started with The Earl of Brass). In this instalment, Hadley and Eilian have just been married, and are moving into the all but abandoned Sorrell family estate in the countryside. But though the house has been standing empty, Brasshurst Hall is full of secrets.
Told within a richly described Victorian setting, this story is wonderfully well-layered. On one hand, there are beautifully handled scenes from a budding marriage that is not without complications. The emotional dimensions here are beautifully handled, and I would recommend the book for those aspects alone! But The Earl and the Artificer is also a delightfully suspenseful read. Thieves, murderers, and intrigue-makers all tread the streets in Folkesbury; the trouble for Eilian and Hadley is to figure out who is who.
I thoroughly enjoyed this read and its well-crafted cast of characters, whom I'm hoping to see more of in future books from Kara Jorgensen!
December 1, 2016
What I enjoyed:
Jorgensen’s bread and butter is top-notch and complex characters. They’re the main reason why I love the series to begin with. Specifically within this novel, we get to meet new characters that fall in the gray area between nice and naughty. For example, we meet the writer, Nadir Talbot, who uses his charm to woo his romance novel fans, but knows half the charm lies in his exotic Egyptian heritage. We first meet him as a rather misogynistic man that doesn’t take Hadley seriously, since he makes money from writing about silly and lovesick women. Hadley sure sets him straight, and they become allies and dear friends through the drama to come.
The novel revisits themes surrounding gender roles in society, but also touches on relatively taboo subjects such as male insecurities surrounding intimacy. Since Eilian has this rather masculine role of earl and husband jointly thrust on him, we watch him struggle through these issues, but also struggle to be open about them with his own wife. It’s by far one of the most realistic and healthy examples of marital openness and unity. Both characters struggle through difficult and realistic challenges, but teach each other that communication (a general taboo in their society) will help them be better spouses for each other. As the couple grew closer and closer together I was mentally screaming, “Yes! Break the mold! Amen to talking and not assuming the other person can’t deal with your emotions!”
What I didn’t enjoy:
To avoid giving too many spoilers, I’ll have to tread carefully through this section. The main characters have to spring into action to clear their friend of murder charges by finding the real killer. The only part I found confusing was how they found out who the true murderer was, when the character doesn’t actually confess; their falsely accused friend just says they know who really did the killing, and they go from there to prosecute the individual. It seemed like an unnatural jump in logic, and I wonder if that will carry consequences in future novels. Well, that might be confusing to navigate, so I suppose that could give you further incentive to read the novel so we can further discuss and debate the matter.
My Final Thoughts
After so much action and danger, The Earl and the Artificer is a bit more sedate and laid back, which can be a good thing depending on the type of Victorian steampunk thrills you’re into. The novel surrounds more societal pressures, rather than action elements, but Hadley and Eilian don’t take the subtle quips and jabs without a fight. It’s a subtle deviation from standard “us versus society” plots that I really appreciate and admire.
Most of my praise will always go towards the social themes that are discussed and displayed in this novel. Rather than acting as moral lessons, they are picked up naturally by the reader in delightful ways.
Jorgensen’s bread and butter is top-notch and complex characters. They’re the main reason why I love the series to begin with. Specifically within this novel, we get to meet new characters that fall in the gray area between nice and naughty. For example, we meet the writer, Nadir Talbot, who uses his charm to woo his romance novel fans, but knows half the charm lies in his exotic Egyptian heritage. We first meet him as a rather misogynistic man that doesn’t take Hadley seriously, since he makes money from writing about silly and lovesick women. Hadley sure sets him straight, and they become allies and dear friends through the drama to come.
The novel revisits themes surrounding gender roles in society, but also touches on relatively taboo subjects such as male insecurities surrounding intimacy. Since Eilian has this rather masculine role of earl and husband jointly thrust on him, we watch him struggle through these issues, but also struggle to be open about them with his own wife. It’s by far one of the most realistic and healthy examples of marital openness and unity. Both characters struggle through difficult and realistic challenges, but teach each other that communication (a general taboo in their society) will help them be better spouses for each other. As the couple grew closer and closer together I was mentally screaming, “Yes! Break the mold! Amen to talking and not assuming the other person can’t deal with your emotions!”
What I didn’t enjoy:
To avoid giving too many spoilers, I’ll have to tread carefully through this section. The main characters have to spring into action to clear their friend of murder charges by finding the real killer. The only part I found confusing was how they found out who the true murderer was, when the character doesn’t actually confess; their falsely accused friend just says they know who really did the killing, and they go from there to prosecute the individual. It seemed like an unnatural jump in logic, and I wonder if that will carry consequences in future novels. Well, that might be confusing to navigate, so I suppose that could give you further incentive to read the novel so we can further discuss and debate the matter.
My Final Thoughts
After so much action and danger, The Earl and the Artificer is a bit more sedate and laid back, which can be a good thing depending on the type of Victorian steampunk thrills you’re into. The novel surrounds more societal pressures, rather than action elements, but Hadley and Eilian don’t take the subtle quips and jabs without a fight. It’s a subtle deviation from standard “us versus society” plots that I really appreciate and admire.
Most of my praise will always go towards the social themes that are discussed and displayed in this novel. Rather than acting as moral lessons, they are picked up naturally by the reader in delightful ways.
March 7, 2016
As with any genre, steampunk novels vary in quality and in style. Finding an author whose work you enjoy, whose story worlds you like to visit again and again, is something to be treasured and shared.
The first time I read one of Jorgensen’s Ingenious Mechanical Devices novels, The Winter Garden, my area was under a tornado warning. The TV was on in the background spouting alerts and I started reading on my iPad to keep my mind off the storm. The fact that it held my attention speaks volumes.
Jorgensen’s new novel, The Earl and the Artificer, is book three in her Ingenious Mechanical Devices series, but works just as well as a stand-alone novel. The novel continues the story of the two main characters, Eilian and Hadley, from Earl of Brass.
Minor Spoilers Ahead
The characters have married and moved on with their lives as the new Earl and Countess of Dorset, but their personalities remain on track. It is not too big of a spoiler to tell you that the first chapter opens with Hadley elbow-deep in steamer engine innards, covered in grease, trying to fix their burned-out vehicle:
Leaning into the front of the cab, she brought her face close to the boiler as the heat of the kettle stung her cheeks. The metal coils of the heating element had melted into a blackened cake that smelled of burnt hair. Using the sides of the hood for leverage, she pivoted back until her satin boots met the road’s white gravel. Staring down at her cream dress, already streaked with soot and grease, she sighed and wiped her hands across it before smoothing a lock of henna hair behind her ear.
Of course her new white dress becomes filthy and in this state she has to meet their new neighbors and their cousin, Randall Nash, who seems to judge her appearance rather harshly.
Both Eilian and Hadley are having a hard time adjusting to so many changes in their lives, and part of the novel revolves around the new dimensions in their relationship as husband and wife and, of course, setting up their household in a Gothic-style mansion reminiscent of the BBC’s Downton Abbey. Add to this a mixture of steampunk devices and somewhat magical-seeming elements that are not simply thrown-in for effect but are actually integral to the story.
There is a treasure at Brasshurst Hall hidden in the ruins, but to discover it Eilian and Hadley have to brave physical threats and overcome the emotional debris of his tragic family history. Suspense builds as the story continues, as does the sense of impeding danger. Without giving away too much, I will just say that the resolution will not be something most readers will expect, but it fits perfectly with the story world and the characters.
I recommend The Earl and the Artificer for anyone who enjoys a Victorian-style steampunk novel filled with intriguing characters, mystery, suspense, and danger.
The first time I read one of Jorgensen’s Ingenious Mechanical Devices novels, The Winter Garden, my area was under a tornado warning. The TV was on in the background spouting alerts and I started reading on my iPad to keep my mind off the storm. The fact that it held my attention speaks volumes.
Jorgensen’s new novel, The Earl and the Artificer, is book three in her Ingenious Mechanical Devices series, but works just as well as a stand-alone novel. The novel continues the story of the two main characters, Eilian and Hadley, from Earl of Brass.
Minor Spoilers Ahead
The characters have married and moved on with their lives as the new Earl and Countess of Dorset, but their personalities remain on track. It is not too big of a spoiler to tell you that the first chapter opens with Hadley elbow-deep in steamer engine innards, covered in grease, trying to fix their burned-out vehicle:
Leaning into the front of the cab, she brought her face close to the boiler as the heat of the kettle stung her cheeks. The metal coils of the heating element had melted into a blackened cake that smelled of burnt hair. Using the sides of the hood for leverage, she pivoted back until her satin boots met the road’s white gravel. Staring down at her cream dress, already streaked with soot and grease, she sighed and wiped her hands across it before smoothing a lock of henna hair behind her ear.
Of course her new white dress becomes filthy and in this state she has to meet their new neighbors and their cousin, Randall Nash, who seems to judge her appearance rather harshly.
Both Eilian and Hadley are having a hard time adjusting to so many changes in their lives, and part of the novel revolves around the new dimensions in their relationship as husband and wife and, of course, setting up their household in a Gothic-style mansion reminiscent of the BBC’s Downton Abbey. Add to this a mixture of steampunk devices and somewhat magical-seeming elements that are not simply thrown-in for effect but are actually integral to the story.
There is a treasure at Brasshurst Hall hidden in the ruins, but to discover it Eilian and Hadley have to brave physical threats and overcome the emotional debris of his tragic family history. Suspense builds as the story continues, as does the sense of impeding danger. Without giving away too much, I will just say that the resolution will not be something most readers will expect, but it fits perfectly with the story world and the characters.
I recommend The Earl and the Artificer for anyone who enjoys a Victorian-style steampunk novel filled with intriguing characters, mystery, suspense, and danger.
February 3, 2017
Another wonderful installment in the series.
Hadley and Eillian newly married set off to Brasshurst. A manor that holds many secrets and hangs heavy with responsibility for the young couple. Eilian, a young adventurer has became Earl and desperately trying to come to terms with the saddled responsibility. Hadley, an artificer by trade and now countess wants to prove to Society that she is more than meets the eye.
Fornsbury is a large step from London, but trouble and excitement have no problem tagging along and once again they may have their hands full.
Uninvited guests and secrets unfold drawing the Sorrells into the seemingly mysterious past of the once abandoned hall. While trying to solve these happenings they discover their inner strengths and fears. Sometimes though what may be found is downright murderous.
***
Once again I am amazed at the characters still and their complexity. The detail and development of these characters really enhance the series.
And of course a new friend or two is made.
Hadley and Eillian newly married set off to Brasshurst. A manor that holds many secrets and hangs heavy with responsibility for the young couple. Eilian, a young adventurer has became Earl and desperately trying to come to terms with the saddled responsibility. Hadley, an artificer by trade and now countess wants to prove to Society that she is more than meets the eye.
Fornsbury is a large step from London, but trouble and excitement have no problem tagging along and once again they may have their hands full.
Uninvited guests and secrets unfold drawing the Sorrells into the seemingly mysterious past of the once abandoned hall. While trying to solve these happenings they discover their inner strengths and fears. Sometimes though what may be found is downright murderous.
***
Once again I am amazed at the characters still and their complexity. The detail and development of these characters really enhance the series.
And of course a new friend or two is made.
September 6, 2016
I'm completely addicted to this series and this is the best book yet! The imagery is so vivid and the setting is so intriguing that it's stuck with me long after finishing the book. This book is filled with mystery, suspicion, and suspense. The characters I've loved from the beginning continue to grow and change. I'm really looking forward to the next installment!
November 1, 2017
Following the adventurous story of Ellian and Hadley in the first book, 'The Earl of Brass', I straightaway started the third sequel of this series skipping the 2nd book. However, unlike the first book, the story did not intrigue me much and few of the plots were a bit predictable. Nevertheless, it was a good story with many more shades in Ellian and Hadley’s characters post their marriage. I am however not very convinced about the murderer's motive and Ellian's response towards intimation with his wife is a bit surprising at first. The ending did indicate about another story with these two primary characters. Hope to catch them in another adventurous story.
November 20, 2016
Intrigue and Mystery
This was an excellent read and interesting story with plenty of twists and turns to keep me turning the pages until I'd finished!
This was an excellent read and interesting story with plenty of twists and turns to keep me turning the pages until I'd finished!
December 20, 2016
The Earl and the Artificer was a fun read. I enjoyed the growth that was shown by both of the main characters. The family history and intrigue set against the backdrop of a large manor with Steampunk elements in a small English village were very well done.
Thank you to Kara Jorgensen for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review. I think that anyone who enjoys a bit of mystery and intrigue with their Steampunk will really enjoy this installment of the author's Ingenious Mechanical Devices series.
Thank you to Kara Jorgensen for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review. I think that anyone who enjoys a bit of mystery and intrigue with their Steampunk will really enjoy this installment of the author's Ingenious Mechanical Devices series.
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