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Clockwork Blue (The Lumière Chronicles #1)
by
Gloria Harchar (Goodreads Author)
Mission... Impossible: The pixies' mission—if Allegro and Glissando are to accept it—is to secure the future of a troubled England. To achieve this, the Earl of Falconwood, better known as the Black Falcon, must marry Nicola Moore. Never mind the woman is a hoyden who makes the most atrocious hats decorated with machine parts, which she then dyes with her famous Clockwork...more
ebook, 304 pages
Published
June 28th 2012
(first published June 27th 2012)
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A fun story with colorful, strong willed, hard headed, love able characters. Mild on the sex makes it perfect for the most delicate of senses. Enjoy this one. It was really cute. And not too long.
Enchanting and charming, Clockwork Blue starts in the clouds, right above England during France and Britain's shaky Treaty of Amiens, with faeries discussing a mission to get two outwardly different humans to fall in love. "This union has to do with Britain's success in winning and how the country will overcome the aftermath of war. Everything hinges on the Clockwork Blue"—a particular dye developed by the female protagonist, Nicola Moore.
Like Allegro, one of the faeries, you might ask: "How can...more
Like Allegro, one of the faeries, you might ask: "How can...more
How can you resist the cover? That was my first draw to the book, and I bought it instantly. Then you combine faeries, love and a glimpse at 19th century industrial England; toss it in a jar and what emerges is a sweet, fun read that holds your interest. Written with a pacing that is nearly musical to read, the story hops from one scene to the next effortlessly, just pulling you along to enjoy the ride. This is one of a small handful of steampunk genre books I have read: and I will be honest and...more
I received this book free from the author through my Goodreads book club, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All thoughts and conclusions are my own.
The story revolves around the creation of a mystical, enchanted color called 'Clockwork Blue', that was inspired by the heavens and contains the power to alter destiny. Malcolm, the dastardly Earl of Ravenwood, is determined to get his hands on the rights to the color, and will stop at nothing (or noone) to get what he wants. Nicola Moore i...more
The story revolves around the creation of a mystical, enchanted color called 'Clockwork Blue', that was inspired by the heavens and contains the power to alter destiny. Malcolm, the dastardly Earl of Ravenwood, is determined to get his hands on the rights to the color, and will stop at nothing (or noone) to get what he wants. Nicola Moore i...more
I picked this book up because I was attracted by its steampunk lure. Little did I know that the steampunk essense is only some 10% of the book. The rest is of fantasy, drama, sex and colors.
This book starts with pixies. Pixies, of all things. Little flying creatures who possess the power to balance and unbalance things in this world. One wrong step, and they've brought on world war, have allowed freakish things into our dreams, and have let loose some of the greatest evils on Earth.
Oh, and let's...more
This book starts with pixies. Pixies, of all things. Little flying creatures who possess the power to balance and unbalance things in this world. One wrong step, and they've brought on world war, have allowed freakish things into our dreams, and have let loose some of the greatest evils on Earth.
Oh, and let's...more
I received this novel free in exchange for my review via Lovers of Paranormal's Read 2 Review program. I will also add as a disclaimer that author Gloria Harchar has since revised the novel in a way that most likely changes the flavor of the story somewhat, so I can't comment on areas that may have been changed.
For me the evolving nature of the relationship between Nicola and Malcolm was the highlight of the novel. The interplay between the two seemingly wildly disparate personalities was a plea...more
For me the evolving nature of the relationship between Nicola and Malcolm was the highlight of the novel. The interplay between the two seemingly wildly disparate personalities was a plea...more
There were so many things I enjoyed about Clockwork Blue. My favorite had to be Nicola Moore and her fashion sense! I want a hat with off-center flowers and cogs! Although I don’t find myself reading many romances these days, the back-and-forth between Nicola and the Black Falcon was fun. And the two pixies, Allegro and Glissando brought plenty of whimsy.
I don’t want to include any spoilers, but I wished some of the cool plot lines had been woven with stronger thread. They were the best parts of...more
I don’t want to include any spoilers, but I wished some of the cool plot lines had been woven with stronger thread. They were the best parts of...more
Rich with detail, history collides with fantasy in Clockwork Blue. Ms. Harchar creates a vivid and riveting world where two pixies scheme to save England as Napoleon’s treaty appears to be failing. Their misson: to get Nicola Moore and Malcolm (Earl of Falconwood) for fall in love and marry. But Nicola saw how miserable her grandmother’s life became after she married to save England. Nicola wants no part of such a marriage. Meanwhile, Malcolm has ruthless plans of his own. He desires a marriage...more
Oct 08, 2012
Kim Justice
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Recommended to Kim by:
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My Review:
Okay I am going to start with that this was my very first 'Steampunk' book.
I love the cover. I love the book. I love the author. What more is there to say?
Seriously, author Gloria Harchar, who by the way also published this book is awesome. Her characters are life like, very engaging and so great to become part of their world.
If you are reading this part of this, then I hope you have read the synopsis of the book above. Magic, pixies, love, and that is real love not love done from mag...more
Okay I am going to start with that this was my very first 'Steampunk' book.
I love the cover. I love the book. I love the author. What more is there to say?
Seriously, author Gloria Harchar, who by the way also published this book is awesome. Her characters are life like, very engaging and so great to become part of their world.
If you are reading this part of this, then I hope you have read the synopsis of the book above. Magic, pixies, love, and that is real love not love done from mag...more
This book gave me fits! It is a great tale, but the inclusion of explicit sex scenes caused me great pain. IMHO it stands alone without these 'Lust in the Dust' bits added in. I would not want any teen to pick up a copy, which is sad. I wish Gloria would have included a warning in her excellent intro.
The future of England is at stake. Malcolm and Nicola can't just marry if they're going to release the magic that can save the country, they have to fall in love. Steampunk adds a fun twist to this fast-paced fantasy.
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A steampunk fairy tale wherein the pixies save England by setting the stage for two humans to fall in love and marry.
A steampunk fairy tale wherein the pixies save England by setting the stage for two humans to fall in love and marry.
Allegro and Glissandro are two pixies on a mission to save England. To do this they must convince two strangers to wed and fall in love. To do that they must release the magic found in the special dye-Clockwork Blue. This is my first Steampunk novel and I'm loving it!
A cute book witha little romance and a little adventure.
This was such an easy read! Ms Harchar has a wonderful writing style and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future. I have high expectations of The Lumiere Chronicles!
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I write steampunk fantasy romances. You ask what in the world is steampunk? Per the Urban Dictionary, steampunk is a subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate historical setting. In other words, it’s what the past would look like if the future had happened sooner. Steampunk includes fiction with science fiction, fantasy or horror themes...more
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