Arabella of Mars

Arabella Ashby, a sixteen-year-old born on Mars, revels in her freedom as she explores the desert with her older brother. However, her carefree days come to an abrupt end when her mother decides to take her and her sister back to London in search of suitable husbands. This move is prompted by her mother's belief that Mars is not a fitting place for young ladies.

Arabella, burdened by the weight of Earth's gravity and longing for the days spent with her father tinkering with automata, faces further hardships when she discovers her cousin's sinister plan to eliminate her brother and claim the family fortune. In a bid to thwart these treacherous intentions, Arabella disguises herself as a boy and secures a position on an airship bound for Mars, where she discovers a world in turmoil.

Despite facing numerous challenges such as encounters with French privateers, threats of mutiny, and the constant fear of being exposed, Arabella's skills as a navigator earn her the respect of the airship's captain. The journey culminates in Arabella arriving on a Mars embroiled in a rebellion, adding to the excitement and danger she faces.

Critically acclaimed and praised for its unique blend of steampunk and classic science fiction elements, "Arabella of Mars" by Hugo Award-winning author Levine has captured the hearts of readers and critics alike. With comparisons to literary giants such as Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jules Verne, and Patrick O'Brien, the novel has been hailed as a delightful and entertaining adventure that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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