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Newt's Emerald

By Garth Nix
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Newt's Emerald by Garth Nix is a delightful blend of Regency-era romance and fantasy. The story follows Lady Truthful, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to recover her family's stolen emerald, which holds magical power. With the help of a charming and enigmatic companion, she navigates a world of spells, deception, and high society.
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You might enjoy this engaging blend of adventure and fantasy set in a whimsical Regency-era world filled with magic and mystery. With its strong, determined heroine, romantic intrigue, and clever plot twists, the story offers a delightful mix of historical charm and fantastical elements that will capture the imagination of young adult readers.

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A Regency romance with magical elements, featuring an eighteen-year-old heroine and a dashing young hero - and a case of mistaken identity.

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After the Newington Emerald is stolen at the height of a conjured storm, eighteen-year-old Lady Truthful Newington goes to London to search for the magical heirloom of her house. But as no well-bred young lady can hunt the metropolis for a stolen jewel, she has to disguise herself as a man, and is soon caught up in a dangerous adventure where she must risk her life, her reputation, and her heart.

Balancing twin roles as a young lady coming out in her first season and as an intrepid young man up against an evil sorceress isn't easy, but Truthful has to manage it. Her father's life and even the fate of England may depend upon her recovering the Newington Emerald!

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Newt's Emerald by Garth Nix, a young adult fantasy, has received positive feedback for its charming blend of regency romance and magical adventure. Reviewers appreciate the witty dialogue, engaging plot, and well-crafted characters, noting that it offers a delightful, light-hearted read with a touch of mystery. Its setting and historical detail have also been praised for adding depth to the story, making it both enchanting and entertaining for its intended audience.

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ISBN: 9781760112653

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 September 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 256

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Garth Nix Young Adult

About the Author

Garth Nix has been a full-time writer since 2001, but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve.

Garth's books include: the YA fantasy Old Kingdom series, including Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel and Goldenhand; SF novels Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes; and a Regency romance with magic, Newt's Emerald. His fantasy novels for children include The Ragwitch, the six books of The Seventh Tower sequence, The Keys to the Kingdom series and others. He has co-written several books with Sean Williams, including the Troubletwisters series and the forthcoming Have Sword, Will Travel.

More than five million copies of his books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today and his work has been translated into 42 languages. His most recent book, Frogkisser!, is now being developed as a film by Twentieth Century Fox/Blue Sky Animation.

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