Shelley Adina creëert meeslepende verhalen in verschillende genres, wat haar opmerkelijke veelzijdigheid in haar schrijven aantoont. Ze verkent de fantasierijke rijken van steampunk-romantiek en het intieme leven in eigentijdse settings, terwijl ze onder een andere naam ook duikt in de unieke wereld van Amish-vrouwenfictie. Haar kracht ligt in het creëren van meeslepende verhalen met herkenbare personages die de verbeelding prikkelen. Naast haar productieve schrijfcarrière wijdt ze zich aan het koesteren van literair talent als docent.
Set in a richly imagined steampunk world, this seventh installment continues the adventures of a diverse cast of characters as they navigate political intrigue, technological marvels, and personal challenges. With a blend of humor and action, the story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle for power. Readers can expect thrilling escapades, inventive machinery, and the unique charm that has defined the series, making it a captivating addition for fans and newcomers alike.
The fourth installment of the Magnificent Devices series continues the adventures of the resourceful Lady Claire and her companions as they navigate a steampunk world filled with intrigue and innovation. Facing new challenges, they must rely on their wits and mechanical prowess to overcome adversaries and uncover secrets. The narrative blends action, friendship, and romance, all set against a richly imagined historical backdrop, ensuring readers are captivated by the dynamic characters and thrilling escapades.
Set in a steampunk world, this installment of the Magnificent Devices series continues the adventures of Lady Claire and her companions. As they navigate political intrigue and personal challenges, the characters face new threats that test their ingenuity and resolve. With a blend of wit, romance, and mechanical marvels, the story explores themes of friendship and empowerment against a backdrop of Victorian-era aesthetics. Prepare for thrilling escapades and unexpected twists as the characters strive to forge their destinies.
Set in a steampunk world, the third installment of the Magnificent Devices series continues the thrilling adventures of Lady Claire and her band of misfits. As they navigate political intrigue and face formidable enemies, they must harness their unique skills and inventions to survive. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and empowerment are interwoven as the characters confront personal and external challenges, making for an engaging and dynamic narrative filled with action and wit.
If you like steampunk stories by Cherie Priest and Gail Carriger, you'll love Her Own Devices, the sequel to Shelley Adina's bestselling Lady of Devices. Escaped lunatics, lost children, vengeful lords, and love. Really, the situation is becoming quite impossible.Seventeen-year-old Lady Claire Trevelyan, left alone after the Arabian Bubble financial disaster claims home and family, now leads the cleverest gang in the London underworld. Between outwitting a rival gang, inventing a device that will net her and her scientist employer worldwide fame, and keeping her mother from marrying her off, she can almost forget that a powerful lord wants to get closer ... and if he succeeds, can destroy it all with a single word ...
Book One of the Magnificent Devices series. London, 1889. Victoria is Queen. Charles Darwin's son is Prime Minister. And steam is the power that runs the world. At 17, Claire Trevelyan, daughter of Viscount St. Ives, was expected to do nothing more than pour an elegant cup of tea, sew a fine seam, and catch a rich husband. Unfortunately, Claire's talents lie not in the ballroom, but in the chemistry lab, where things have a regrettable habit of blowing up. When her father gambles the estate on the combustion engine and loses, Claire finds herself down and out on the mean streets of London. But being a young woman of resources and intellect, she turns fortune on its head. It's not long before a new leader rises in the underworld, known only as the Lady of Devices. When she meets Andrew Malvern, a member of the Royal Society of Engineers, she realizes her talents may encompass more than the invention of explosive devices. They may help her realize her dreams and his . . . but sometimes the closest friendships can trigger the greatest betrayals . . .
Exploring the complexities of marriage, this narrative delves into the challenges and realities faced by couples after saying "I do." It highlights the contrast between romantic ideals and the often messy truth of daily life, relationships, and personal growth. Through relatable characters and poignant moments, the story examines themes of love, commitment, and the pursuit of happiness, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and expectations in the journey of partnership.
Set in a vibrant steampunk world, this sixth installment continues the adventures of a spirited group of characters navigating a landscape filled with intrigue, innovation, and danger. As they confront new challenges and uncover deeper conspiracies, themes of friendship, loyalty, and the quest for freedom emerge. The narrative blends action, humor, and romance, all while expanding the richly crafted universe that fans have come to love. Prepare for thrilling escapades and unexpected twists as the story unfolds.
Set in a richly imagined steampunk world, this installment of the Magnificent Devices series continues the adventures of its vibrant characters as they navigate political intrigue, technological marvels, and personal challenges. With a blend of action, humor, and romance, the story explores themes of friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of a society on the brink of change. Readers can expect inventive gadgets, thrilling escapades, and the strong-willed protagonists they have come to love.