The Secret - A Boston Metaphysical Society Story (Steampunk) [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Based on the Steampunk/Victorian web comic BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY (www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com), THE SECRET is a novelette based in that universe.

In an alternative Boston of the 1800's, our world has developed along the lines of Steampunk technology, but with a modern twist. Here exists steam ...
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The Secret - A Boston Metaphysical Society Story (Steampunk)

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Overview

Based on the Steampunk/Victorian web comic BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY (www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com), THE SECRET is a novelette based in that universe.

In an alternative Boston of the 1800's, our world has developed along the lines of Steampunk technology, but with a modern twist. Here exists steam driven rudimentary computers and electronics. And dirigibles rule the sky. But with it comes huge social and political schisms.


The Story:
Elizabeth Weldsmore has kept something secret from her father since she was nine years old. But when Samuel Hunter is employed as her bodyguard, she must chose between saving him or protecting herself.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940014610742
  • Publisher: Madeleine Holly-Rosing
  • Publication date: 7/14/2012
  • Series: Boston Metaphysical Society , #2
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 258,496
  • File size: 28 KB

Meet the Author

Madeleine Holly-Rosing is a TV, feature film and comic book writer. Winner of the Sloan Fellowship for screenwriting, it still drives her husband crazy when she messes with the physical laws of the universe in her stories. Formerly a nationally ranked epee fencer, she has competed nationally and internationally. She is an avid reader of science fiction, fantasy and historical military fiction. Madeleine lives with her rocket scientist husband, David and two dogs, Apollo and Sheba. (And no, they were not named after the characters in the original Battlestar Galactica.) Please visit the web comic at www.bostonmetaphysicalsociety.com and the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BostonMetaphysicalSocietyComic
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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 7, 2012

    Well-crafted story. Recommended!

    "The Secret" is related to the author's webcomic, "Boston Metaphysical Society" but you really don't have to read or be a fan of the comic to enjoy this story.

    Samuel Hunter is a former Pinkerton detective who now does freelance work. One of Boston's richest men has hired Samuel to be his daughter's bodyguard over her objections. She finds out, though, she really does need him as they are attacked while traveling about in the city. Being very observant, Samuel notices something about Elizabeth's actions before the attack that allows him to guess the secret she hides from everyone else -- especially her father.

    Well crafted, imaginatively presented and both exciting as well as romantic, "The Secret" is well worth reading. My only complaint is that it ended far too soon! I want to learn more about these characters. Perhaps the author will offer additional stories that tell us more about these highly-interesting people. That would be something I would really look forward to.

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