Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
The Clockwork Scarab by Colleen Gleason.
Publication Date: September 17th 2013
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| The Clockwork Scarab - Chronicle Books |
Two young women of similar age and standing have disappeared:
one found dead and the other still missing. The only clue to
connect them is a small Egyptian clockwork scarab. Only Miss
Stoker and Miss Holmes are well-positioned enough—similar in
age and stature as they are to the victims—to investigate. An
unlikely pair, the fierce Evaline Stoker and logical Mina Holmes must follow in the footsteps of their infamous families—Miss Holmes has inherited her Uncle Sherlock’s keen investigative skills, while Miss Stoker has accepted her family calling as a hunter of the undead. The partners must find a way to work together, while navigating the advances of a strange yet handsome American, a clever Scotland Yard investigator, and a cunning thief, to solve the mystery of the clockwork scarabs.
Set in steam punk London, steeped in Egyptian mythology
and literary references, with a surprising time travel twist and compelling romantic triangles, Colleen Gleason has crafted a fast-paced and romantic debut young adult novel.
Synopsis from goodreads.com
I admit it, I'm a wee bit obsessed with Sherlock Holmes. The thorougly read Holmes collection on my bookshelf might indicate that fact. So there's no way I could bypass a book with a Holmes relative in it.
Stoker is a new field to me though and I think, I'll keep it that way and let myself be surprised by his sister. She and Miss Holmes seem striking women, quite fitting for a steam punk setting. With both of them working together, mystery is a given and mythology an added bonous. I only wonder why there have to be love triangles and time travels. The synopsis sounds suspenseful enough as it is.
Do you (re-) read the classics before delving into stories based on them? Let us hear your views and Wednesday picks in the comments.
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Ooooh! Added to my TBR list! :D Thanks for sharing this one.
Andrea K. @ Books and Bindings
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Sounds like an awesome read! Here is the link to my WoW: http://meandu-justthinking.blogspot.ca/2013/07/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html
I think the combination sounds an awesome kind of twisted, but I'm not so keen on either Holmes or Stoker to dive into this headfirst. But I'll keep an eye open for reviews on it, thank you! =)
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Interesting choice. I really like the plot for it. Come visit me here:
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