{"product_id":"9780062840257","title":"Muse","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Brittany Cavallaro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Royals \u003c\/em\u003emeets \u003cem\u003eThe Winner’s Curse \u003c\/em\u003ein the first book of a dazzling duology from \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author Brittany Cavallaro about revolution, love, and friendship in a reimagined American monarchy. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1893,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand war is brewing in the First American Kingdom. But Claire Emerson has a bigger problem. Claire’s father is a sought-after inventor, but he believes his genius is a gift granted to him by his daughter’s touch, so he keeps Claire under his control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs their province prepares for war, Claire plans to escape, even as her best friend, Beatrix, tries to convince her to stay and help with the growing resistance movement that wants to see a woman on the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen her father’s weapon fails to fire on the World’s Fair’s opening day, Claire is taken captive by Governor Remy Duchamp, St. Cloud’s young, untried ruler. Remy believes that Claire’s touch bestows graces he’s never had, and with political rivals planning his demise, Claire might be his only ally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last thing that Claire has ever wanted is to be someone else’s muse, but she finally has a choice: Will she quietly remake her world from the shadows—or bring it down in flames?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"In this fresh duology starter from Cavallaro (the Charlotte Holmes series), the novel’s heroine shares center stage with a glittering alternate version of the U.S.. Peopled with real-world historical characters alongside the fictional ones, Cavallaro’s vision of U.S. history presents thought-provoking parallels to past and present realities.\"\u003cbr\u003e“A sizzling take on alternative history with a smart heroine, snappy prose, and electric storytelling. \u003cem\u003eMuse\u003c\/em\u003e is a creative delight!”\u003cbr\u003e“With glittering gaslight and science laced with magic, \u003cem\u003eMuse\u003c\/em\u003e will keep you up all hours with its twisty plot and feisty heroine. Friendship, romance, and mystery abound!”\u003cbr\u003e“Brittany Cavallaro gives us another heroine to root for in this sparkling exploration of America as a monarchy, set against the rich backdrop of a world fair. \u003cem\u003eMuse\u003c\/em\u003e is an immersive tale of a girl navigating political machinations to discover the truth about the kingdom, and herself.”\u003cbr\u003e“Uncooperative, riotous women reclaim history in Brittany Cavallaro’s complex reimagining of the 1893 World’s Fair, set in an alternate American monarchy on the brink of war. An electric reclamation of America’s past, and a warning for the future if we continue to underestimate the strength of young women and their power to control their own narratives, and the world.” \u003cbr\u003ePraise for the Charlotte Holmes series: “A thrilling twist on a classic. Readers will be pulled in by both the riveting mystery and Charlotte Holmes, a brilliant heroine with secrets of her own.”\u003cbr\u003e“Beautiful prose, thrilling action, a touch of romance, and two complicated heroes to root for make this a not-to-be-missed sequel. Readers will be craving the final book in the trilogy.”\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of the first Charlotte Holmes novel, A Study in Charlotte, will not be disappointed, and readers who are new to these characters will savor the fast-paced plot... This series is entirely un-put-downable. The Last of August will definitely leave readers anxiously awaiting the next installment.”\u003cbr\u003e“Cavallaro’s crackling dialogue, well-drawn characters, and complicated relationships make this feel like a seamless and sharp renewal of Doyle’s series. An explosive mystery featuring a dynamic duo.”\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of television’s \u003cem\u003eElementary\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSherlock\u003c\/em\u003e will avidly devour this book...a joyous excuse to watch one of the literary world’s most beloved pairings come together.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780062840257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Katherine Tegen Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41140022935758,"sku":"9780062840257","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780062840257.jpg?v=1650692721","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780062840257","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}