Scarlet
2023 • 339 pages

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'Scarlet is utterly stunning. The intrigue and adventure keep you turning the page in this exciting tale of revolution, vampires and the guillotine' - T. L. Huchu, author of The Library of the Dead Revolution's a bloodthirsty business . . . Revolutionary France is no place to be, especially for aristocrat vampires facing the guillotine. But the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them. And they have an ace up their sleeve: Eleanor, a lowly maid from an English estate with a striking resemblance to French royalty. For Eleanor, the League and their legendary deeds are little more than rumour - until she's drawn into their most dangerous plot yet. The mission? Travel to France in disguise, impersonate Queen Marie Antoinette and rescue the royal family. If they succeed, it'll be the heist of the century. But there's more to fear than ardent Revolutionaries. For Eleanor stumbles across a centuries-old war between vampires and their fiercest enemy. And they're out for blood . . . Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet is the first book in the Scarlet Revolution trilogy, set during the turbulent French Revolution, and featuring all of Genevieve Cogman's trademark wit and fast-paced plotting. It's perfect for fans of The Invisible Library series, Kim Newman and Gail Carriger. 'This book is a smart, swashbucking joy. I loved it.' - H.G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter

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Scarlet is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Genevieve Cogman, A.C. Gaughen, and Brian Michael Bendis.

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Scarlet
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Lady Thief
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Scarlet, Vol. 1

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July 21, 2023

I struggled with this story. It is way too boring. I wasn't enjoying myself, so it's a DNF.

January 25, 2024

Good, but a little unsatisfying as it feels very much like the first of a series, rather than a complete story in its own right. Having said that, it may be interesting to see where the story goes next..

June 20, 2023

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