{"product_id":"the-crimson-inkwell-a-gaslamp-trinkets-novel-paperback","title":"The Crimson Inkwell: A Gaslamp Trinkets Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKenneth A. Baldwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA whimsical historical fantasy packed with wit and romance. If you like Jonathan Strange \u0026amp; Mr. Norrell, The Night Circus, or A Darker Shade of Magic, you'll love The Crimson Inkwell.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Powerful, thought-provoking. . . . Fans of R.F. Kuang's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBabel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e will find much to admire here, from the intricate magic system to the unflinching exploration of societal issues.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuella Winthrop would give just about anything to win the Golden Inkwell. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer editor turned fiance has reminded her that such dreams are foolish for a woman of her situation. But she can't help it. Winning the city's top literary award would change everything-her life, her sister's life, and perhaps even the need to marry such a sensible match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she meets a handsome detective who claims to have seen a phantom, she ignores her fiance's wishes and starts investigating. Before long, she's ducking in and out of constabularies and living the adventurous professional life that would make her late father proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it doesn't take long to discover the magic that set her on a new path might drag her down dark byroads as well. Desperate for success, she turns to curious people for help and experiments with forces far beyond her understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Luella doesn't realize is that she's gambling with more than her own fate. She's swept up in a scandal that is bound to break the hearts and minds of those she loves. And what's worse-she's in too much trouble to get help.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDive into this new fantasy world littered with gaslamps, cobblestones, and dark magic. Get your copy of the first book in the Luella Winthrop trilogy today, and start a journey readers are calling \"imaginative and adventurous.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I will not spoil the twists that this book takes you on, but I will just say it was a very fun and surprising read. It managed to take one of those tropes I find so infuriating and turn it into several fantastic moments in the story. If you enjoy Dr. Who style whimsy or enjoyed reading, 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern, I think you will adore, 'The Crimson Inkwell.'\" - \u003c\/i\u003eJeanette Andromeda, HorrorMade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A magical fanfare of a woman who knows her mind and sparkling romance, The Crimson Inkwell is a modern, gothic Victorian delight.\" - \u003c\/i\u003eCharlotte Zang, Reedsy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Crimson Inkwell is a delightful Victorian-style story that has all the dash of Sherlock Holmes and the wit and mystery of Wilkie Collins.\" - \u003c\/i\u003eJustine K. Barr\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51865448153376,"sku":"9781095674741","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/Guq2Ae19tE9781095674741.webp?v=1781661636","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-crimson-inkwell-a-gaslamp-trinkets-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}