{"product_id":"9780356518107","title":"The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope","description":"Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!' P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of DjinnClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world.   So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.   Clara can't pull off this daring heist alone. She'll need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. Praise for The Monsters We Defy:'Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy' Veronica G. Henry'Penelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed' Publishers Weekly'A high-stakes, delightful read' Buzzfeed'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell' Justina Ireland'A fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy' Marie Brennan'Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes' T. L. Huchu'Clara is a heroine for the ages' Alaya Dawn Johnson\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311719756149,"sku":"9781912691906","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356518107.jpg?v=1762819047","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780356518107","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}