Newt's Emerald

Inspired by the works of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, Garth Nix's Newt's Emerald is a Regency romance with a fantasy twist. New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger calls it "charming; quite, quite charming." After Lady Truthful's magical Newington Emerald is stolen from her she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel. She quickly learns, however, that a woman cannot wander the city streets alone without damaging her reputation, and she disguises herself as a mustache-wearing man. During Truthful's dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress—but will she find the Emerald? - Heroine in Disguise: To hunt for her family's stolen jewel in London, Lady Truthful must trade her ballgowns for breeches and a very convincing mustache.- Enemies to Lovers: She clashes with a mysterious, infuriating man who seems determined to foil her plans... until their sharp words spark an undeniable attraction.- Gaslamp Fantasy: A world of manners and marriage proposals hides a secret layer of sorcery, from weather-working jewels to evil enchantresses and fay-blooded maids.- Clean & Wholesome Romance: A charming, lighthearted adventure perfect for fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, with all of the wit and none of the steam.

Garth Nix is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author whose beloved Old Kingdom fantasy series begins with Sabriel. His many other novels include Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes, and he has written such children's series as The Seventh Tower and the Keys to the Kingdom, as well as co-writing TroubleTwisters and Have Sword, Will Travel with Sean Williams. His work has been translated into forty-two languages and has sold more than seven million copies.