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REVIEWS
“Chatsworth debuts with a fun, frothy blend of fantasy and romance . . . Fans of humorous fantasy and headstrong heroines will be delighted.”
–Publishers Weekly
“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.”
–Foreword Reviews
“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
“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
“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
“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
Book Clubs
If your Book Club would like to discuss The Brass Queen series, I’d be happy to meet with your group via Zoom or Google Meet for thirty minutes. Just drop me a line through my website contact form, and please feel free to download these handy book club kits!
BOOK CLUB KIT – The Brass Queen
The Brass Queen Book Trailer
The Brass Queen Playlist
A Free Audio Chapter
I recorded a sample chapter from THE BRASS QUEEN: Chapter 17, A Foolproof Plan, in which Constance decides it’s an excellent idea to break into a military science facility. What could possibly go wrong?
Audio Credits:
Narrator / Constance: Elizabeth Chatsworth.
Trusdale, Hearn, Cawley, workman: George Ledoux.
Producer: Matt Berky, Massive Productions.
Fun Character Artwork
Illustration credit: Brian Kesinger
Constance, Trusdale, and Boudicca the Yorkie from The Brass Queen.
Click for full size.
An Actual Map Of 1890’s Sheffield!
THE BRASS QUEEN is set in an alternate version of my hometown of Sheffield in 1897.
This is a real map from that period. This map was used as the basis for the fantasy map that appears at the front of my novel. If you click on this image, you can see the street names and other details.
Visit the Pinder’s Print Emporium website! Only an alternate dimension away!
I created this old-school website to celebrate the imaginary Pinder’s Print Emporium on Pinstone Street.
https://pindersprintemporium.com/
Gabi Coatsworth
I’m fussy about what I read, and rarely give a five star review, but I was lucky enough to be an early reader of this book, and found it delightful. Not only is the world of Lady Constance fun to be in, but the witty repartee between her and the ‘tall, dark, and almost handsome’ American spy she has to deal with is hilarious. A perfect book for when you need cheering up or just to get away from this world to Victorian Yorkshire, where the book is set. A must for lovers of humorous fiction, adventure fiction, historical fiction (albeit alternative) and steampunk. There’s nothing distressing in it, just a good, fun read. And I think teenagers will love it too.
I hope there’s a sequel in the works..
Marty Mayberry
I was able to read an early version of The Brass Queen and can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s a lighthearted, creative, and witty adventure story you don’t want to miss.
Natalie Grazian
I read an early draft and just adored this book. This world of The Brass Queen is so big and imaginative, the characters are instantly lovable, and the writing has a special kind of big-hearted, witty humor all the way through. I probably laughed on every page. Can’t wait to get it in print!
Ann R.
So much fun to read! Quirky characters in a fantastical world with good-natured humor bursting from every page. I want to spend every day with Constance and Trusdale as they bicker and bumble through one bizarre situation after another. Behind it all, there’s a sharp feminist satire poking fun at Empires, authority, and those who tell you how you should live your life. I hope this joyful book is the first in a series!
Nancy
This is a fun, rollercoaster ride through an alternate Victorian reality. Lots of laughs, comic moments, and great worldbuilding. Pure escapist fantasy at its best.
NY Reader
5/5 Stars. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. It’s not often you find a witty British satire that hits the mark as well as The Brass Queen. The tongue-in-cheek humor is delicious. Constance is a reclusive 21-one-year old who has rarely had to leave the safety of her country estate. She is forced to do so in order to … horror of horrors… find a nobleman who will marry her within three days so that the estate will remain in her legal control. And control is everything to Constance. Needless to say, hard knocks ensure, almost-handsome cowboys and villains enter the scene, and all heck breaks loose as Constance tries to run an investigation into kidnapped scientists. The whole escapade is pure comedy, with many of the stock characters from romance and historical dramas painted with a wickedly funny pen. If you love historical romances, Downton Abbey settings, and a more double entendres than you can shake a stick at, you’ll love this clean read.