by Garth Nix
First published 2015
When a powerful emerald is stolen from Lady Truthful, she must venture into the perilous streets of London in search of the missing gem. Disguised as a man, Truthful navigates a world of cunning crooks, unsavory sorcerers, and unexpected allies. In this fast-paced caper, she'll risk her reputation and her life to recover the magical Newington Emerald and uncover a web of deceit. Can Truthful outwit her foes and reclaim what's rightfully hers?
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: disguise, found-family, unexpected-allies
Setting: London
Period: 19th-Century
291 pages · Hardcover · Clarion Books