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The Beast of the Rails (The Second Journey of Agatha Heterodyne Volume 1)

Name: The Beast of the Rails (The Second Journey of Agatha Heterodyne Volume 1)
Rating: 4.41 (402 reviews)
Author: Phil Foglio

Phil Foglio

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Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha is the last of the Heterodynes, a notorious family of Mad Scientists that everyone had thought safely wiped out. When a rival scientist traps her family castle and the surrounding town in a time-freeze, Agatha must embark on a journey to find a way to reverse the effect and save the people she loves. This volume is a great jumping-on point for readers wanting to discover the award-winning Girl Genius series! Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions.

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