Revenge of the Mad Scientist
by Lara
Nance
BLURB:
When Lady Arabella Trunkett’s father, the High
Lord Minister of Urbannia is kidnapped, all clues point to the mysterious
country of Gandiss and the world is thrown into political upheaval.
Arabella is convinced the more sinister nation of Carabarras is to
blame, urged on by a mad scientist seeking revenge. So, she sets out on a
perilous airship journey across a variety of exotic locales to save him, and
halt the potential world war.
EXCERPT:
“Benji I have to go after him. I have to find my father. The
authorities are off on a wild goose chase and I can’t get to Her Majesty to
explain for three days. Time is running out. By the time I get in to see the
queen and convince her of the truth, the trail will be cold.”
Benji straightened his collar and cravat. “Then we have no
t, t, time to lose.”
Belle stood. “Benji, I can’t take you with me. It wouldn’t
be fair to put you in danger. Besides, I’m not really your legal guardian.”
“Blast it all, Belle. I’m seventeen. In a y, y, year I won’t
even need a guardian.” He crossed his arms over his chest. “Besides, you c, c,
care more about me than my bloody family ever did. You’re going to need my help
and I won’t let you g, g, go without me.”
“No need to curse, Benji.” She eyed the stubborn tilt of his
chin and the mulish look about his eyes and knew he was right. His fountain of
knowledge would be indispensable on this trip. Look how much he had already
helped. It might have taken her days to figure out the meaning behind that
stickpin. She also knew he would stow away or even follow her if need be. So
she might as well keep him with her where she could watch out for him.
GIVEAWAY!!
Lara will
be awarding an autographed original map of Arabella's steampunk world to a
randomly drawn commenter at each stop, and a $50 Amazon gift card and an
original steampunk necklace to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour. Also a
steampunk necklace will be awarded to a randomly drawn host.
If people
sign up for her newsletter on her website from Jan 29 - Feb 3, they will be
entered for an autographed copy of her book as well as an original steampunk
necklace.
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| Grand Prize |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lara Nance
grew up and lived in many cites throughout the South. She loves to write in a
variety of genres, but the basis of all of her stories is a great tale that
will take you on an adventure of imagination.
If you want
to escape and lose yourself in a novel, you've come to the right place. Choose
your genre and settle in to be entertained. From thrilling mysteries and
steampunk tales, to paranormal romance and adventure, she's willing to explore
a variety of compelling stories full of danger and suspense, along with a touch
of romance.
Having been
on the fencing team in college and now living on a sailboat convinces her that
she was a pirate in another life, or possibly kin to Errol Flynn… However, due
to the unfortunate demise of the romantic pirates of the past, she lives out
her fantasies, thrills and adventures in her stories. Lara loves to weave
interesting true historical tidbits into her fiction which invite the reader to
explore further after the novel is finished.
Currently
docked in Norfolk, Virginia (until the wind changes) Lara enjoys living on her
sailboat and spends time reading, of course writing, indulging a variety of
artistic endeavors, cooking and sailing with her husband, Joe and their Yorkie,
Rio.
Link to
Website: www.laranance.com
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