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An action-packed bookish adventure, The Lost Plot is the fourth title in Genevieve Cogman's witty and wonderful The Invisible Library series.

A covert mission.
A royal demand.
And a race against time.


In a 1920s-esque America, Prohibition is in force, fedoras, flapper dresses and tommy guns are in fashion, and intrigue is afoot. Intrepid Librarians Irene and Kai find themselves caught in the middle of a dragon vs dragon contest. It seems a young librarian has become tangled in this conflict, and if they can't extricate him there could be serious political repercussions for the mysterious Library. And, as the balance of power across mighty factions hangs in the balance, this could even trigger war.

Irene and Kai find themselves trapped in a race against time (and dragons) to procure a rare book. They'll face gangsters, blackmail and fiendish security systems. And if this doesn't end well, it could have dire consequences for Irene's job. And, incidentally, for her life . . .

Continue the literary magic with The Mortal Word. Genevieve is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet - which reimagines the tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel, but with vampires, mages and magic. . .



Trade Review
I absolutely loved this . . . flavoured with truly unique mythology and a dash of the eldritch -- N. K. Jemisin on The Invisible Library
Reminiscent of the works of Diana Wynne Jones and Neil Gaiman, Cogman’s novel is a true treat -- Publishers Weekly on The Invisible Library
Very much in the humorous and satirical tradition of Discworld -- The Guardian on The Masked City
Part spy mystery, part steampunk fantasy, The Masked City is a joy to read and Cogman makes it look effortless -- SciFiNow on The Masked City
Brilliant and so much fun. Skulduggery, Librarians, and Dragons - Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! -- Charles Stross on The Burning Page
A fun, adventure-filled romp . . . magic, adventure, Sherlock Holmes -- SFF World on The Burning Page

The Lost Plot

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    A Paperback / softback by Genevieve Cogman

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      Publisher: Pan Macmillan
      Publication Date: 14/12/2017
      ISBN13: 9781509830701, 978-1509830701
      ISBN10: 1509830707

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An action-packed bookish adventure, The Lost Plot is the fourth title in Genevieve Cogman's witty and wonderful The Invisible Library series.

      A covert mission.
      A royal demand.
      And a race against time.


      In a 1920s-esque America, Prohibition is in force, fedoras, flapper dresses and tommy guns are in fashion, and intrigue is afoot. Intrepid Librarians Irene and Kai find themselves caught in the middle of a dragon vs dragon contest. It seems a young librarian has become tangled in this conflict, and if they can't extricate him there could be serious political repercussions for the mysterious Library. And, as the balance of power across mighty factions hangs in the balance, this could even trigger war.

      Irene and Kai find themselves trapped in a race against time (and dragons) to procure a rare book. They'll face gangsters, blackmail and fiendish security systems. And if this doesn't end well, it could have dire consequences for Irene's job. And, incidentally, for her life . . .

      Continue the literary magic with The Mortal Word. Genevieve is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet - which reimagines the tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel, but with vampires, mages and magic. . .



      Trade Review
      I absolutely loved this . . . flavoured with truly unique mythology and a dash of the eldritch -- N. K. Jemisin on The Invisible Library
      Reminiscent of the works of Diana Wynne Jones and Neil Gaiman, Cogman’s novel is a true treat -- Publishers Weekly on The Invisible Library
      Very much in the humorous and satirical tradition of Discworld -- The Guardian on The Masked City
      Part spy mystery, part steampunk fantasy, The Masked City is a joy to read and Cogman makes it look effortless -- SciFiNow on The Masked City
      Brilliant and so much fun. Skulduggery, Librarians, and Dragons - Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! -- Charles Stross on The Burning Page
      A fun, adventure-filled romp . . . magic, adventure, Sherlock Holmes -- SFF World on The Burning Page

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