{"product_id":"brothers-ruin-paperback","title":"Brother's Ruin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Newman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrother's Ruin\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a new gaslamp fantasy series by Emma Newman. \"Newman reworks the familiar idea of magical schools, breathing some new life into the premise by exploring the darker corners of London and their murky morality.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe year is 1850 and Great Britain is flourishing, thanks to the Royal Society of the Esoteric Arts. When a new mage is discovered, Royal Society elites descend like buzzards to snatch up a new apprentice. Talented mages are bought from their families at a tremendous price, while weak mages are snapped up for a pittance. For a lower middle class family like the Gunns, the loss of a son can be disastrous, so when seemingly magical incidents begin cropping up at home, they fear for their Ben's life and their own livelihoods. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Benjamin Gunn isn't a talented mage. His sister Charlotte is, and to prevent her brother from being imprisoned for false reporting she combines her powers with his to make him seem a better prospect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen she discovers a nefarious plot by the sinister Doctor Ledbetter, Charlotte must use all her cunning and guile to protect her family, her secret and her city.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMMA NEWMAN writes dark short stories and science fiction and urban fantasy novels. \u003ci\u003eBetween Two Thorns\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in Emma's acclaimed Split Worlds urban fantasy series, was shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards for Best Novel and Emma was nominated for Best Newcomer. Her latest novel is \u003ci\u003ePlanetfall\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmma is a professional audio book narrator and also co-writes and hosts the Hugo-nominated podcast 'Tea and Jeopardy' which involves tea, cake, mild peril and singing chickens. Her hobbies include dressmaking and role playing games.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723194961983,"sku":"9780765393968","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/83afcf230edb3da508e3d5ba4ee8e468.webp?v=1765098339","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/brothers-ruin-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}