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Adrienne Kress
Dear Librarian: An action-packed tale of gowns, guys, guns and the heroines who use them all - THE FRIDAY SOCIETY follows the stories of three very intelligent and talented young women in London, 1900, all of whom are assistants to powerful men: Cora, inventor's assistant; Michiko, combat instructorıs assistant; and Nellie, magician's assistant. Their lives become inexorably intertwined in solving a mystery after a chance meeting at a ball, a ball that ends with a murder. Taking place in the past, but with a modern, irreverent flare, this Steampunk thriller introduces three unforgettable heroines poised for more dangerous adventures. My goal with this book was not only to write a fun "superheroes origins story", but also to create three strong, intelligent female heroes who have a friendship bond like the ones I've experienced: one that is supportive, based on mutual respect and a shared sense of humour. No "frenemies" here. Just real friendship. Email me at adriennekress@gmail.com for a chance to win a copy. Read chapter one at www.Penguin.ca/TheFridaySociety. Best, Adrienne Kress www.AdrienneKress.com
The Friday Society / Adrienne Kress / Dial Books
Price: $17.99 / ISBN: 978-0803737617 / Published: December, 2012 Ages 12+ / YA Adrienne Kress is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |