{"product_id":"the-masked-city-paperback","title":"The Masked City - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGenevieve Cogman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this \"dazzling\"* book-filled fantasy series from the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Library.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe written word is mightier than the sword--most of the time...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working in an alternate version of Victorian London, Librarian-spy Irene has settled into a routine, collecting important fiction for the mysterious Library and blending in nicely with the local culture. But when her apprentice, Kai--a dragon of royal descent--is kidnapped by the Fae, her carefully crafted undercover operation begins to crumble. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kai's abduction could incite a conflict between the forces of chaos and order that would devastate all worlds and all dimensions. To keep humanity from getting caught in the crossfire, Irene will have to team up with a local Fae leader to travel deep into a version of Venice filled with dark magic, strange coincidences, and a perpetual celebration of Carnival--and save her friend before he becomes the first casualty of a catastrophic war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But navigating the tumultuous landscape of Fae politics will take more than Irene's book-smarts and fast-talking--to ward off Armageddon, she might have to sacrifice everything she holds dear.... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCLUDES AUTHOR INTERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenevieve Cogman\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance author who has written for several role-playing game companies. She currently works for the National Health Service in England as a clinical classifications specialist. She is the author of the Invisible Library series, including \u003ci\u003eThe Mortal Word\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Plot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Burning Page\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Masked City\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Library\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702048755775,"sku":"9781101988664","price":22.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/69116a6baca5e35da814f67d8dfb2b46.webp?v=1765022954","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-masked-city-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}