The Monsters We Defy

Clara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.

Clara can't pull off this daring heist alone. To pull off the impossible, she'll need help from an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life.

'Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy' - Veronica G. Henry

'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell' - Justina Ireland

'Stolen destinies, dubious bargains, and unlikely groups of allies, all in a city whose history deserves more fame; a fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy' - Marie Brennan

'Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes' - T. L. Huchu

'Clara is a heroine for the ages, and her 1920s Black Washington society, both the glamour and the grit, is so compellingly evoked it's as though Penelope has given us a peek behind the veil to hear the tales of our ancestors' - Alaya Dawn Johnson

Format: Paperback, 384 pages
ISBN: 9780356518107
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 11 August, 2022
Weight: 264 g
Dimensions: 198 x 126 x 29 mm

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