The Deception Engine - Part One

Deception Engine

by J-L Heylen

In the rough and tumble town of colonial Sydney in an alternative Steam-punk world, Phyllida Thorn flies under the radar by cross-dressing. She can swank and swagger with the best gentlemen of the Antipodes without anyone ruffling her feathers. Rich and beautiful Hilary Templestowe has had enough of London after the death of her husband. She settles her affairs and soon arrives at the Sydney docks in a luxury passenger dirigible, looking for adventure. That's when the trouble starts. Through kidnappings, dastardly plots, ingenious devices, and a little bit of swash-buckling (there has to be swash-buckling, dearest reader), Hilary and Phyllida must find their way to each others hearts. Needless to say, they have a lot of fun trying. Oh, there's quite a bit of kinky, steamy sex through all this as well. Just thought I'd best warn you, in case you were hoping for a family show. Best not read this one to the kids.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 10, 2013

About the author

J-L Heylen is a quirky antipodean who writes speculative fiction, science fiction and Steampunk with a smattering of gender politics and left-leaning ideals. She lives in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, with her wife and dogs.

Reviews

[Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never read a steampunk story. It is so different of other story's. The fantasy world is drawn fantastic.