An interesting fantasy novel by Michael Pryor set in 1908, about Kingsley Ward, magician / escapologist and possessor of a hidden wolfish nature which tends to rear its ferocious head at the most inconvenient moments. One night his foster father goes missing and Kingsley won't rest until he has him back. Befriended and assisted by Evadne Stephens, juggler and possess of extraordinary skills and knowledge, he must navigate his way through the Demimonde, a world of darkness and magic he previously knew nothing about, but which exists alongside his own world. Hampered along the way by two warring factions - the Immortals, hideous child-like evil-types, and the Neanderthals who in this reality were never extinct and now want their revenge on humanity - Kingsley and Evadne use their skills to rescue Kingsley's father and save the human race. Mostly fantasy with a hint of steam-punk, this highly detailed plot is very original, and part one of a series.
Caitlin @ Balwyn Library
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