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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ⭐ ⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION ⭐ ⭐ 'A joyously funny and absurd steampunk frolic that satirises both the era in which it is set and our own age' FINANCIAL TIMES. From the creators of the acclaimed audio drama podcast Victoriocity comes a cozy sci-fi mystery set in Even Greater London, perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch and Terry Pratchett. In 1887, this vast urban expanse covers the lower half of England and part of the Isle of Wight. The immense Tower powers the city's intricate mechanisms, while the engineer-army relentlessly constructs and deconstructs. At the center lies the first private detective agency, run by Archibald Fleet and Clara Entwhistle, who are eager for their big break. As police struggle with a series of baffling bank robberies, a woman seeking help after witnessing a kidnapping turns to Fleet-Entwhistle Private Investigations. Eager to assist, Clara and Fleet dive into the case, uncovering motives and mysteries beyond their expectations. Readers are raving about this imaginative tale, calling it original, clever, and endlessly entertaining, with comparisons to the beloved Discworld series. Chris and Jen Sugden's creation has captured the hearts of many, making it a must-read for fans of humor and adventure.