{"product_id":"9780698172548","title":"The Conjurer's Riddle (Inventor's Secret Series #2)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Revolution is beginning–and Charlotte may be on the wrong side.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Inventor's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e, Charlotte and her companions escape the British Empire, but they haven't left danger behind. In fact, if they go against the revolutionaries, they face even greater peril. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Charlotte leads her group of exiles west, plunging into a wild world of shady merchants and surly rivermen on the way to New Orleans. But as Charlotte learns more about the revolution she has championed, she wonders if she's on the right side after all. Charlotte and her friends get to know the mystical New Orleans bayou and deep into the shadowy tunnels below the city–the den of criminals, assassins and pirates–Charlotte must decide if the revolution's goals justify their means, or if some things, like the lives of her friends, are too sacred to sacrifice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This alternate-history adventure series asks the questions: What would have happened if America had lost the Revolutionary War? And what would people be willing to do to finally taste freedom?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Conjurer's Riddle\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is classic steampunk [with] exotic and picturesque locales, lots of interesting machinery, and the adrenaline rush of following the adventures of an honest and fearless heroine. A suitably swashbuckling sequel.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This invigorating series neatly fits into the sagacategory, with loads of adventure, lots of explosions, plenty of pirates, and still some pages left forromance. The dramatic ending sweeps readers right toward the next book.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans will enjoy seeing Charlotte take on a more serious role as she faces multiple factions while forging her own path.\"--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Inventor's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"Cremer...creates an inventive blend of steampunk and alternative history in this new series. She gives readers a fantastical world with mechanical wonders and an opulent vintage setting. The characters are interesting and well developed. Readers will be drawn to future installments.\"--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A]n entertaining romp in a richly imaginative setting.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Penguin Young Readers Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106316894448,"sku":"9780698172548","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780698172548_p0.jpg?v=1763619819","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780698172548","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}