Glass and Steele Boxed Set: Books 1-3

Glass and Steele #1-3

by C.J. Archer

This boxed set contains 3 books in the USA Today bestselling GLASS AND STEELE Watchmaker's DaughterThe Mapmaker's ApprenticeThe Apothecary's Poison"What an absolutely fun read! This story had me captivated from beginning to end" 5 stars from Tjuliannev"A plot that works on all cylinders, a sassy heroine, a hero with some morals...This author knows how to write." 5 stars from Theresa May"If you want a story with tension and mystery, this is a must read." 5 stars from Liz McCutcheonIndia Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who’ll accept her – an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he’s ill.Matthew Glass must find a particular watchmaker, but he won’t tell India why any old one won’t do. Nor will he tell her what he does back home, and how he can afford to stay in a house in one of London’s best streets. So when she reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. When danger comes to their door, she’s certain of it. But if she notifies the authorities, she’ll find herself unemployed and homeless again – and she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.With a cast of quirky characters, an intriguing mystery, and a dash of romance, this thrilling historical fantasy series will keep you turning the pages.

Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Audiobook, Romance, Paranormal, Magic, Steampunk

875 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2019

About the author

C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical mystery and historical fantasy novels including the GLASS AND STEELE series, the CLEOPATRA FOX MYSTERIES, the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES and THE GLASS LIBRARY series.

She has loved history and books for as long as she can remember and feels fortunate that she found a way to combine the two. She has at various times worked as a librarian, IT support person and technical writer but in her heart has always been a fiction writer. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, 2 children and Coco the black and white cat.

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Reviews

[Rhonda Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Series

The main characters are India Steele, the daughter of a watchmaker, and Matt Glass, a rich American whose uncle is an English Lord. Matt is his heir, and Matt is dying. Magic is real, but few people have it, and they guard the secrecy due to prejudice and persecution. India is a timepiece magician who may be able to help Matt. But they need a doctor magician a d the right spells. This series so far has been about searching for what they need. It is a slow process, which is a little frustrating to me. It seems they only uncover one clue in each book. But, each book also has some other mysterious aspect that drives the plot along, such as solving a murder. Also, there is a slow burn romance that has its own obstacles due to the class system in England. I have found the books interesting and am continuing on with the series.

[Bec Voigt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a thing for self published authors! This whole series was just awesome. Probably my favourite of all time. I've fallen in love with CJ Archer's writing...
I highly recommend this series for anyone who's a fan of mild fantasy (or starting out in fantasy) as it's set in the human world with magicians and non-magiacals, London 1890's, murder mysteries and the characters are awesome. It's also got enough romance to keep me happy without being overboard. No smut though, I'm okay with that. Not everything needs smut.

[Sheila Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

twists and turns

Another exciting investigation. Lovely interaction between characters. Lovely ending. Gentle slow burn romance. Really enjoyed it and keen to read the rest of series.

[Christina Morley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This exciting Gaslamp Romantic Fantasy series is full of mystery, magic, adventure, and vibrant characters. The plot is suspenseful and character-driven with good world-building and captivating dialogue. I’ll definitely read more works by this talented author.

[M M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great set of stories.

I was very impressed with this series of three books. So impressed that I just purchased book four. I was prepared to be bored by book three but was surprised how Ms. Archer could keep my interest going.

[Kim Umm zaid · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is an enjoyable, well written tale, full of incident and emotion, humor and heroics. I have read all 13!

[Elesix · Rating 5 out of 5]

The books are a fun read and although it's not really necessary I would've loved to read it before the Glass Library. Either way it's a genuine and pleasant entertainment.