The Peculiar
The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on August 27, 2013. This 400-page novel weaves together elements of murder mystery, gothic fantasy, and clockwork adventure, set against the backdrop of the faery slums of Bath. The story follows Bartholomew and his sister Hettie, who are Peculiars—individuals caught between the worlds of faeries and humans. As they navigate their precarious existence, they become embroiled in a series of mysterious murders that threaten their safety and challenge their resolve.
Readers will encounter a richly imagined world filled with magic, inventive contraptions, and a cast of intriguing characters, including Mr. Jelliby and Lord Lickerish. The narrative explores themes of friendship and bravery as Bartholomew defies the rules to uncover the truth behind the murders of Peculiars in London. With its blend of action and adventure, The Peculiar offers a captivating journey that culminates in a cliffhanger, leading into the sequel, The Whatnot. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those interested in juvenile fiction, fantasy, and social themes.
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The international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician Stefan Bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. Best-selling author Rick Riordan said of The Peculiar, “Stefan Bachmann breathes fresh life into ancient magic.”
Don’t get yourself noticed and you won’t get yourself hanged. In the faery slums of Bath, Bartholomew and his little sister Hettie live by these words. Bartholomew and Hettie are Peculiars, and neither faeries nor humans want anything to do with them. But when Peculiars start showing up in London murdered and covered with red tattoos, Bartholomew breaks all the rules and gets himself noticed. Full of magic, dazzling inventions, and intriguing characters such as Mr. Jelliby and Lord Lickerish, this story of friendship, bravery, and nonstop action adventure was hailed by best-selling author Christopher Paolini as “swift, strong, and entertaining. Highly recommended.” The Peculiar ends with a spectacular cliff-hanger, and the story concludes in The Whatnot.
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