Scandal in Battersea

#12 Elemental Masters

Mercedes Lackey

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Daw Books
15 October 2017

Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction; Historical fiction; Fairy Tale; High Fantasy; Magic; Sword & Sorcery; Mythological Creatures, People & Places

Series: Elemental Masters

In this Victorian historical fantasy novel, a member of the famed Bloomsbury writers' group attempts to conjure a doppelganger-an Earth Elemental Golem-to do his writing for him while he enjoys the London social scene. When a shadow image of himself knocks on his door some nights after his invocation, he lets it into the house thinking that his ritual has been a success, not realizing that the Golem is actually inhabited by the ghost of a murderous fiend-part Jack the Ripper and part Mr. Hyde.

Mary and Dr. Watson are called in to investigate a serial killer in Battersea, a rough neighborhood in London. They discover that many more women are missing than have turned up actually dead. Meanwhile, their colleagues Nan and Sarah, a Psychic and a Medium, are tracking down a villain who is causing scandal by seducing young ladies of quality and then vanishing. The girls all report gaps in their memories, but the common thread is that they all met this rake at public lectures, and the next thing they knew, they were waking up in seedy Battersea hotel rooms, alone and naked. Most suspiciously of all, none of them can remember just what their seducer looks like.

Nan, Sarah, and the Watsons discover that they are hunting the same man-who isn't a man at all. It will require Elemental Magic, Sarah's mediumistic powers, and all of their combined wit and cunning to destroy the Golem... before all of London succumbs to its powers.

By: Mercedes Lackey
Imprint: Daw Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 12
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 516g
ISBN: 9780756408732
ISBN 10: 0756408733
Series: Elemental Masters
Publication Date: 15 October 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com or on Twitter at @mercedeslackey.

Reviews for Scandal in Battersea (#12 Elemental Masters)

Praise for the Elemental Masters series: Lackey's fantastical world of Elementals, plus her delightful Nan and Sarah, create an amusing contrast for Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.... The mix of humor, history, fantasy, and mystery is balanced in a way that any reader could pick up the book and thoroughly enjoy it from beginning to end. -RT Reviews The Paris of Degas, turn-of-the-century Blackpool, and the desperation of young girls without family or other protection come to life in a story that should interest a broad readership. -Booklist All in fine fairy-tale tradition.... It's grim fun, with some nice historical detail, and just a hint of romance to help lighten things. -Locus The action and dialogue flow freely, mingling with beautiful descriptions of European countryside and just a hint of romance.... A well-developed heroine and engaging story. -Publishers Weekly The fifth in the series involving the mysterious Elemental Masters, this story of a resourceful young dancer also delivers a new version of a classic fairy tale. Richly detailed historic backgrounds add flavor and richness to an already strong series that belongs in most fantasy collections. Highly recommended. -Library Journal The Elementals novels are beautiful, romantic adult fairy tales. Master magician Mercedes Lackey writes a charming fantasy. -Worlds of Wonder Ms. Lackey is a master in fantasy, and this visit to an alternate historical England is no exception. Vivid characterization and believable surroundings are flawlessly joined in a well-detailed world. -Darque Reviews I find Ms. Lackey's Elemental Masters series a true frolic into fantasy. -Fantasy Book Spot