The Crimson Skew
The Crimson Skew by S. E. Grove is the concluding volume of the Mapmakers trilogy, published by Penguin in 2016. This edition spans 428 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sophia Tims as she returns home in late August 1892, armed with a cryptic map that may lead her to her missing parents. However, her arrival in New Orleans is fraught with danger, as natural disasters and political turmoil threaten her world.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Sophia navigates a landscape marked by sinkholes, rogue weirwinds, and the looming threat of war in New Occident. The story delves into themes of government intrigue and personal sacrifice, with characters like her uncle Shadrack and best friend Theo facing their own challenges. The Crimson Skew presents a richly imagined setting that combines elements of fantasy and magic, making it a significant addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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The stunning conclusion to S. E. Grove’s New York Times-bestselling Mapmakers trilogy–a historical, fantastical adventure perfect for fans of Philip Pullman
It is late August 1892, and Sophia Tims is coming home from a foreign Age, having risked her life in search of her missing parents. Now she is aboard ship, with a hard-earned, cryptic map that may help her find them at long last.
But her homecoming is anything but peaceful. Threatening clouds hang over New Orleans harbor. Sinkholes have been opening in Boston, swallowing parts of the city whole. Rogue weirwinds tear up the Baldlands. Worst of all, New Occident is at war, led by a prime minister who will do anything to expand the country westward. He has blackmailed Sophia’s beloved uncle Shadrack into drawing the battle maps that will lead countless men and boys–including Sophia’s best friend, Theo–to their deaths.
As Sophia puzzles out her next move, Shadrack is peeling back layers of government intrigue, and Theo is bracing himself to fight. A red fog of war is rising, and New Occident’s future hangs in the balance. . . .
The Crimson Skew is the thrilling final act of S. E. Grove’s acclaimed Mapmakers Trilogy–three unforgettable books set in a world like no other.
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