Henry and Sophie: A Steampunk Romance

by Grant Eagar, Lara Wynter (Illustrations)

In this 1880s world of steampunk and gears, Henry David works as a tailor and an inventor, though most of his inventions are disasters. Sophie Thomas is a brilliant spy, without Henry’s knowledge, she uses him to root out enemy agents. He senses she has feelings for him, but it is hard to know if her love is genuine or she is merely playing an elaborate game.

He inadvertently creates a duplicate of her, this has an adverse effect on their friendship. Will she ever forgive him for his bumbling? She doesn’t seem to be the long-suffering inventor’s wife he had hoped for. She, on the other hand, feels he thinks too much of their relationship.

When enemy agents kidnap her, it is Henry who holds the key to her fate. In the end, Henry must choose between rescuing Sophie or destroying the enemy’s super weapon, thus ending the war.

194 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2019

About the author

Grant Eagar is a Spaceship Design Engineer who enjoys writing fantasy

Over the years he enjoyed telling stories to his children at bedtime. When they grew up he started writing shorts stories and novels.

A graduate of the Philadelphia Writers' Workshop. He is published in the following anthologies: Gears of Brass, These Vampires Still Don't Sparkle, Under a Brass Moon, Ghosts Cast no Shadows, and Dream Steamships. He is published in the Novels: Angelica: The Princess And The Pig and Henry and Sophie: A SteamPunk Romance.

He calls Tehachapi Ca. home.

Reviews

[Ingrid Vermeulen-Quakernaat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somewhere in the 19th century ..... A boy who had a difficult start in his life. Father who left his mother behind when he was not yet born, mother who was taken from her legacy because of her marriage and lives as a dancer / actress. He himself is being raised by his grandfather. A renowned colonel. Henry himself earns his money as a tailor and in his spare time he is involved with inventions. However, not 1 of his inventions will make him rich, something will always go wrong.
The young woman with whom he is in love is interested in his inventions. She assists him if he wants to test something. And in a test, no picture is released of her, but a 2nd Sophie!

One hilarious situation changes into another hilarious situation. And all to save England from a war against the cruel Count Von-Friedrich.
It is a nice book to read and your laughing muscles are trained

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jamie Bee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Elements Out of Place

I was not wild about this book. I'm having a hard time putting a finger on precisely why I didn't like it. Maybe part of it is the opening scene where there was a catfight, brief though it was, that didn't seem to fit with the story. I felt other elements seemed out of place. I was so looking forward to digging into a steampunk story, as I don't read them that often and I usually find them quite fun. The book does have some action, though, so if you read it, you won't be bored. And perhaps you won't find it to be such an odd combination as I thought it was.

I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.

[Heather W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Henry and Sophie: A SteamPunk Romance is a fun read and the first book I have read by this author. I enjoyed this story and found that it had an intriguing storyline. The characters are well developed and likable. The storyline is well written, flows nicely, and has a good combination of intrigue, action, adventure, and a bit of romance. Will Henry choose between rescuing Sophie or ending the war?
I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book with no obligation.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adventure the steampunk way.
I love the adventure and action in this story it made for such a fun read. This steampunk had awesome characters with two having some pretty cool chemistry. I like the author’s writing too! This story just flowed and made for a smooth reading and the ending well I just let you find out. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A SteamPunk Romance that is well written and held my interest throughout. There is suspense, drama, action, and romance between tailor/inventor Henry David and spy Sophie Thomas' story. I enjoyed reading this book the story pulled me in and I was not putting it down until I finished. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[MIPat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Henry and Sophie reads like a book from Victorian times, which is very apt for a steampunk novel. There is a lot of clever dialogue and the author has the reader figuring out the mystery that is Sophie at the same time Henry is. This is a quick read and an unusual novel.

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[Suzanne Irving · Rating 4 out of 5]

Romance check suspense check steampunk check heat level check. Yup this book just checked all my favorite things in books. Hope more come out in this world.

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[Tayra Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait for more from this book. They have a good page turning relationship. This is my voluntarily review from booksprout.