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The heart-wrenching story of The Radium Girls meets the enchanting world of Howls Moving Castle, when two misfits discover the deadly secret to making starlight lace inside of a magical curiosity shop. It was a day for finding things On the morning Twain, a lonely boy with a knack for danger, discovers a strand of starlight on the cliffs outside of Severon, a mysterious curiosity shop appears in town. Meanwhile, Quinta, the ordinary daughter of an extraordinary circus performer, chases rumors of the shop, The Vermilion Emporium, desperate for a way to live up to her mothers magical legacy. When Quinta meets Twain outside of the Emporium, two things happen: One, Quinta is sure shes infatuated with this starlight boy, who uses his charm to hide his scars. Two, they enter the store and discover a book that teaches them how to weave starlight into lace. Soon, their lace catches the eye of the Casorina, the ruler of Severon. She commissions Quinta and Twain to make her a starlight dress and will reward them handsomely enough to make their dreams come true. However, they cant sew a dress without more material, and the secret to starlights origins has been lost for decades. As Quinta and Twain search the Emporium for answers, though, they discover the secret might not have actually been lostbut destroyed. And likely, for good reason. A powerful and romantic adventure set in a whimsically magical world. Jamie Pactons fantasy debut is the story of timeless love and deadly consequences.
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