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Dirty Deeds and Bloody Knaves

Name: Dirty Deeds and Bloody Knaves
Rating: 3.81 (53 reviews)
Author: Melanie Karsak

Melanie Karsak

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From the world of Curiouser and Curiouser: Steampunk Alice in Wonderland

A Steampunk Fairy Tales Short Story

When Knave and Rabbit are given a job by the countess, there’s no distance they won’t climb to get the job done. Coming back down, however, proves much stickier.

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Up on the housetop werewolves howl
Out jumps good old Agent Louvel
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Feeling far less jolly than Old Saint Nick

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On top of that, the new scar across her face makes Clemeny feel like she'll have better luck intimidating her foes than finding a beau. But Agent Edwin Hunter, recently assigned as head of Clemeny's division, is proving to be an interesting prospect. Despite her apprehensions, it's up to Agent Louvel to chase Fenrir across the heavens.

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Dirty Deeds and Bloody Knaves

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