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by Claire Warner
Genre: Dystopian Steampunk
Release Date: June 2nd 2017
Summary:
"You thought I did this out of the goodness of my heart?" He gave a short mirthless laugh. "Not a bit of it, this is going to be dangerous for me. What are you offering for my help?"
Beneath the Amber Sky, the nobility control the food, education, and the mysterious C.O.I.L.S of Copper and Brass. To Tay, struggling to keep her siblings alive, the ideas of rebellion and freedom are distant and unreachable.
But when her father is arrested, she begs Darius James, the son of the Overseer, to save his life. Darius agrees, but his help costs her a favour, one he can call in at any time.
Darius' favour will bring her to the Palace, and the perfect position to help the growing rebellion. But the court has games beyond anything she has seen before, and Darius' secrets will add to the danger.
Tay is now able to make a difference, to join the rebellion, find the C.O.I.L.S and discover the secrets of the Amber Sky. All she has to do is survive.
Excerpt
Within
the coils of copper and brass, there is a chance of freedom:
Anonymous
writer (date unknown)
Chapter 1:
It was November, and soot-laden fog obscured her
progress as Tay strode along the busy street. A chill wind kept the smog moving
and nipped at her exposed skin. She was grateful for the shifting whiteness: it kept away
curious eyes, and gave her a sense of freedom. The Factory was ahead, belching
clouds of smoke and steam into the air, choking the lines of workers that queued
outside. She averted her eyes and kept going. Thoughts of the Factory led to
thoughts of the Mine, and she could not allow that. The work site
fell behind her as she began to move uphill, away from the choking smog of the
Factory District, and towards the Mercantile District. The traffic thinned out
as her feet carried her through the cold, whispering quiet. The crowds were
lighter here and better dressed. In contrast to their well-heeled fashions, Tay looked
like an old sack. Several threadbare garments covered her body, and a
moth-eaten, woollen hat was jammed down on her chestnut-coloured hair.
Her boots were held together with twine, and stuffed with rags to keep the cold
at bay. Despite her efforts to layer her ragged clothing, the wind still found
its way to her skin, making her shiver. As she headed into the district, the
fog shielded her
from prying eyes and made her progress easier. Moving along the well-paved
roads of the Merchant District with the elusiveness of a wild thing,
she avoided the few traders that braved the cold, speeding up as she approached her
destination.
The house was built from white stone, now
discoloured from the ubiquitous soot. On the
faded, cherry-coloured door, a brass knocker in the shape
of a lion warned her off with what she fancied was a contemptuous gaze. For a
long moment, she stared at the wood, wondering at the wisdom of what she was
attempting. Lars and Cody could have been wrong, and this trip could easily land
her in the cells. As the ever-present wind chapped her lips, she mustered her
resolve. All other options had been exhausted, and this was all she had left.
Taking a deep breath, she grasped the knocker with one shaking hand before
letting it fall. For several moments, she waited on the doorstep, shifting
uneasily from one foot to the other, nervous beyond thought.
The door creaked open, and a maid stared down at
her with unconcealed distaste. Tay nervously wet her lips and opened her mouth
to speak.
“No beggars.” The maid
spoke first, her voice shrill with strident condemnation, as she took in Tay’s attire.
Confident in her dismissal, she moved to close the door.
“No, wait.” Tay placed her foot in the hall, and leant
forward. The maid stopped moving, distaste morphing into shock. “I need to
speak to Darius…” Despite her best efforts, Tay’s voice still
shook. “Please.” The woman stared down at her with
disbelief, incredulous at her audacity to ask to see the Master’s son.
“I don’t think so.” The woman
began pushing the door shut, shoving Tay’s fragile frame
off the doorstep with its weight. Tay held her ground, trying to keep the door
open.
“Please…” She pleaded once more, her voice echoing
loudly in the hallway. Panic thrummed through her as she became aware of the
spectacle she was creating. One complaint from any of the people on the street
behind her and the guards would come. “I need to see him.” It was a
desperate, yearning plea, yet the maid was having none of it. The door jammed
against her toes, and she winced. The maid was winning the battle, her far
stronger, well-fed, bulky frame inching Tay closer to the street.
“What’s going on?” A male voice echoed across the
hall, and the maid stopped.
“It’s this beggar, Sir.” The woman
held the door steady as she turned to face the speaker. “She wishes to talk to
you.” Her voice was
sneering, only slightly mollified by deference to her master.
“Let me see.” The man
walked forward, and the maid reluctantly released her hold on the door. Tay's
eyes roved across the man before her as he came into view, starting at
his well-shod feet, and travelling upward. A well-tailored, dark blue suit
framed a lean body, and a cane of some dark wood lay carelessly in his hands.
Casting her gaze upwards, she stared directly into a pair of deep-blue eyes,
which were alight with interest.
“I need to see you, Darius,” She appealed directly
to him, holding his gaze with silent entreaty. She ignored the scandalised tut
of the maid as she took a step forward. “It’s important.”
Darius thought for a moment before he nodded. “Let
her in,” He said to the maid, stepping back along the hall.
With a look of shock on her features, the woman stepped away from the door and
let Tay into the house.
Heat enveloped her as she stepped off the street,
and followed Darius’ beckoning finger. The maid closed the door behind her as
she slowly crossed the hall towards a door on the left. Her eyes drifted across
the panelled space, awed by the luxury she saw. Dominated by a sweeping
staircase, the hallway was decorated in shades of gold and blue. A heavy
chandelier, festooned with lights, swung from the ceiling, and it was
blissfully, wonderfully warm.
“Warm yourself up.” Darius
indicated the roaring fire, and she
stepped before it gratefully, feeling the heat radiate across her cold skin.
“Emma.” He turned to the maid. “Can you find me some old
clothes?” With a sour look on her face, Emma nodded. As soon as she had left,
Darius turned back to the room. “Now that she’s gone,” He said as he walked
forward. “Why don’t you tell me what you want?”
Taya bit her lip and fidgeted. What had seemed like
a good idea in the safety of her home, now felt like insanity. She glanced at
him, noticing the arrogant cast to his features and the surety of his gaze. He
was handsome, she realised with a jolt. Beneath a shock of black hair, deep
blue eyes stared out at her with disconcerting directness.
“My name’s Taya, and…” She
stopped, wondering how she could continue with her request.
“And?” He encouraged, noticing her hesitation. “I
can’t help you if you don’t ask.”
“My father has just been sent to the mines,” She
said quickly, watching the realisation cross his face.
“I see,” He noted softly, staring at her with
interest. “And?”
“He already has a weak heart,” She found herself
saying. “The mines will kill him.”
“I fancy that’s the idea,” He uttered, reaching for a glass of amber liquid
that lay on the mantel, and took a sip. “What do you expect me to do about it?”
About the Author
When I was a child, I made up games and characters when my sister and I played with dolls. As I grew older, I would make up scenarios and scenes, fully intending to write them down but never finding the time. In my late teens, I discovered the world of role playing and settled into an avid ‘geeky’ life of D&D, comics, sci-fi and fantasy fiction. Years passed and I finally gave voice to the stories in my head. I write romance, fantasy, action and adventure. I love tales of steampunk and history, tales of magical powers and dark curses lurking in the shadows. Though The Black Lotus is not my first attempt at a novel, it is the first I have finished.
And some fun facts about me:
I sew.
My favourite Disney film is Atlantis.
I’ve been a film extra and stood 5 feet away from Sam Rockwell.
Babylon 5 is my fave sci-fi show.
I cried at the end of Toy Story 3.
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