Boo kindly helped me to unbox my debut novel, The Brass Queen, which will be published next week on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021.

What’s the book all about? Adventure! Romance! Chainmail corsets! And a Yorkshire terrier who loves to destroy cowboy boots!

Ah, so you need more information? Well then, here’s the synopsis!

In a steam-powered world, a fiery British aristocrat and an inept US spy search for a stolen invisibility serum that could spark a global war. Miss Constance Haltwhistle is the last in a line of blue-blooded rogue inventors. Selling exotic firearms under her alias, the ‘Brass Queen,’ has kept her baronial estate’s coffers full. But when US spy, Trusdale, saves her from assassins, she’s pulled into a search for a scientist with an invisibility serum. As royal foes create an invisible army to start a global war, Constance and Trusdale must learn to trust each other. If they don’t, the world they know will literally disappear before their eyes.

Yowzah – that sounds like fun! But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what the trade publications and some amazing fantasy authors have to say about it!

“Chatsworth builds an intriguing alternate world, filled with sharply amusing dialog and lively characters. VERDICT A delightful gaslamp fantasy that will please readers of Gail Carriger and Kate Locke.”

–Library Journal

“With a satisfying bite, this steampunk venture includes an insightful twist on the British Empire, making frequent nods to Queen Victoria’s bloodthirstiness and the era’s inequitable treatment of women. Best of all, Constance stays center stage: a feisty, lovable heroine who is capable of rescuing herself, thank you very much.”

–Foreward Reviews

“Chatsworth debuts with a fun, frothy blend of fantasy and romance . . . Fans of humorous fantasy and headstrong heroines will be delighted.”

–Publishers Weekly

“Rollicking fun and sharp as a brass tack, this book is everything steampunk should be.”

–Cat Rambo, Nebula Award winner

“Lush, exciting, and endlessly inventive, THE BRASS QUEEN is a grand adventure of manners and espionage – perfect for readers who like a little magic in their retro science escapades.”

–Cherie Priest, Award-Winning Author of Boneshaker

“THE BRASS QUEEN is at times wondrous, at times romantic, and very often gut-bustingly funny. Elizabeth Chatsworth isn’t just a new author to watch for—buy this book, and she’ll be one of your new favorites!”

–David Farland, NY Times best-selling author of The Runelords series

“A bright new talent, Elizabeth Chatsworth infuses her writing with humor, charm, and adventure. Themes of acceptance, friendship, justice, and personal strength weave themselves effortlessly through her narrative. I can’t wait to read more.”

–Rebecca Moesta, NY Times best-selling author & award-winning coauthor of the Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights series

“The Brass Queen thrills from the first page and doesn’t let up. Razor-sharp wit and immaculate worldbuilding make this debut one to savor. With immediately charismatic characters and a fascinating premise, Chatsworth, with a bold and ebullient voice, has created a genre blockbuster in The Brass Queen. A non-stop delight!”

–Leanna Renee Hieber, award-winning, best-selling author of Strangely Beautiful and The Spectral City

“I loved The Brass Queen: hilarious, with a very tongue-in-cheek dry wit and delightful imagery. One of those books that you don’t want to put down because they’re just so much fun.”

—Genevieve Cogman, author of the Invisible Library series

“You’ll find yourself cheering for this heroic cowboy and his unexpected love for a jinxed red-head who is dead set on saving the world (as well as finding her place in it) all before teatime, of course…   Stocked with whimsical gadgets, sky pirates, weird science, and mustachioed villains this race-against-the-clock adventure scratches the steampunk itch and leaves you wondering what will emerge from the aether next.”

-A.L. Davroe, author of The Tricksters series

“Simply a joy to read!”

–James A. Owen, Best-selling author of Here, There Be Dragons

I’m tempted to read The Brass Queen all over again after those kind words! If you’d like to read the first three chapters or find out more, please visit my website at www.elizabethchatsworth.com. Cheers!