A monstrous tale of happy never after ...

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Life is a daily struggle for Demelza Cotton and Jago Quinn in Victorian London’s Old Nichol slum.

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They didn’t think it could get any worse – until they find a hypnotic, rainbow-coloured lizard and attract the attention of the vicious Cray Twins, Adamina Wollondilly, and the bizarre Eyeballers. Suddenly everyone’s out for blood, but they’re not giving their beautiful creature up, not for all the tea in China – and a Happy Ever After is looking increasingly unlikely.

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OZBOOKS4TEACHERS said: “Set in the world of Victorian England Jago tells the story of 11 year old Demelza Cotton and Jago Quinn, a pair of street urchins who roam the streets of London’s Old Nichol slum ... with richly drawn characters in an unforgettable landscape, Austin takes his readers on a memorable and fast-paced journey into a slightly steampunk and Dickensesque world.  A must-have title for every school library.”

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WHATSGOODTODO said: “You will be both terrified and aching for more as you read this story, willing our characters on and wishing for a happy ever after, it makes you feel like you are in the heart of the East End even if you have never visited or experienced it, it takes you back to a time of dirt and grit and love. This book is beautifully written and heart stopping at times, the ending is remarkable."

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NEW edition Kindle e-book available from May 1. Just US$4.99. Visit Amazon.com here.

 

Also available on all major platforms, including Kobo, Smashwords and Apple. Just US$4.99 here.

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