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Painted Devils

The wildly funny and romantic fantasy sequel to Little Thieves
By Margaret Owen
Series: Little Thieves
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Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult. After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow. That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a... Read More
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A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen.

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Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult.

After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow.

That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a goddess to scam her way out. But Vanja's lies spin out of control when Emeric appears to investigate, and the deity manifests, claiming him as her virgin sacrifice.

Now, Emeric must discover whether Vanja is guilty of fraud - or if his life really is on the line. And with a simple way to save Emeric looming over them, he and Vanja face an even more dangerous question: is there a future for them, and at what price?

Series: Little Thieves

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  • Little Thieves
    Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, kind princess, and her wicked maid. One day, the wicked maid stole the princess's face, and with it her name, her betrothed—everything. The princess had to toil away as a servant, while her maid lived like a queen. When the maid was caught, she died for her crimes, and the princess lived...
    By Margaret Owen
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  • Holy Terrors
    It has been almost two years since she defeated the vengeful spirit of her mother, but Vanja Ros — no longer Schmidt — has finally made a name for herself. She is a God Daughter, a (reformed) thief, and now a folk hero. She stands up for those with nothing, bringing justice and prosperity where she can. But members of...
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  • Painted Devils
    Gorgeous prose, delicious magic - V.E. Schwab Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult. A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for...
    By Margaret Owen
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  • Painted Devils
    Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult. After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for the straight and narrow. That is, until she runs into trouble, and invents a goddess to scam her way out. But Vanja's lies spin out of control when...
    By Margaret Owen
    Paperback
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  • Holy Terrors
    Folk hero. Defender against injustice . . . Murderer? Vanja has brought down the cult she started, but she's still paying the price. As the Pfennigeist, she bucks the law to help the desperate and haunt the corrupt - and no matter what, she works alone. But when an impossible killer starts leaving Vanja's signature red penny on their royal...
    By Margaret Owen
    Paperback
    Sold Out

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399702225

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 357g

Pages: 512

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Margaret Owen Series: Little Thieves Young Adult

About the Author

Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail, and now lives and writes in Seattle while negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations, drawing a lot of nonsense, and raising money for social justice nonprofits.

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    Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, kind princess, and her wicked maid. One day, the wicked maid stole the princess's face, and with it her name, her betrothed—everything. The princess had to toil away as a servant, while her maid lived like a queen. When the maid was caught, she died for her crimes, and the princess lived...
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    It has been almost two years since she defeated the vengeful spirit of her mother, but Vanja Ros — no longer Schmidt — has finally made a name for herself. She is a God Daughter, a (reformed) thief, and now a folk hero. She stands up for those with nothing, bringing justice and prosperity where she can. But members of...
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    Sold Out
  • Painted Devils
    Gorgeous prose, delicious magic - V.E. Schwab Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult. A scrappy jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. After breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous Emeric Conrad, Vanja is ready for...
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  • Holy Terrors
    Folk hero. Defender against injustice . . . Murderer? Vanja has brought down the cult she started, but she's still paying the price. As the Pfennigeist, she bucks the law to help the desperate and haunt the corrupt - and no matter what, she works alone. But when an impossible killer starts leaving Vanja's signature red penny on their royal...
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