Newt's Emerald: A Regency Romantasy – A Jane Austen-Inspired Young Adult Fantasy of Magic and Adventure
<p>Inspired by the works of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, Garth Nix's <em>Newt's Emerald</em> is a Regency romance with a fantasy twist. <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Gail Carriger calls it "charming; quite, quite charming." </p><p>After Lady Truthful's magical Newington Emerald is stolen from her she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel. She quickly learns, however, that a woman cannot wander the city streets alone without damaging her reputation, and she disguises herself as a mustache-wearing man. During Truthful's dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress—but will she find the Emerald?</p>