The Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
A sexy, post-Apocalyptic reimagining of Poe's gothic horror story of the same name. It's 1870 and a deadly virus has decimated the population of North America. Masked corpse-collectors roam the streets, removing the bodies before the contagion can spread. Though Araby tries to escape it all with drugs and parties, even at her most intoxicated she can't forget her brother's death - or her guilt for causing it. But things begin to change when William, the fascinating proprietor of The Debauchery Club where she searches for oblivion, and Elliott, nephew of the insane dictator, enter her life. One wants her heart, and the other her name. Convinced that he has won over his uncle's army, Elliott believes that having Araby on his arm will charm the populace into supporting a new government. After all, her father is the inventor of the mask which prevents the spread of the plague and saved civilisation - for those who can afford it... But Araby's greatest interest is that his plans will make protective masks available to all citizens and, in particular, to Will's young siblings, whom she has come to love despite herself. But nothing is what it seems. A new contagion called the Red Death is sweeping the city and a shocking revelation about the origin of the new virus puts Araby's life in danger. The mob wants her. The rebels want her. And both boys want her. In this superb two-book series, what and whom Araby chooses may just decide the fate of humanity...
A stylish Gothic mystey * School Librarian *
Revolution, romance, decadence and decay make a heady mix.. Never patronising, often horrific ... a brave, breathless adventure. Written with restraint and relentlessly addictive * SFX Magazine *
[A] dark and gripping dystopian romance * Book Trust *
Revolution, romance, decadence and decay make a heady mix.. Never patronising, often horrific ... a brave, breathless adventure. Written with restraint and relentlessly addictive * SFX Magazine *
[A] dark and gripping dystopian romance * Book Trust *
Bethany Griffin teaches English literature, history and creative writing. She has written one previous novel, a blog, and a stunning post-apocalyptic YA novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780621227 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780621221 |
| Title | The Masque of the Red Death |
| Author | Bethany Griffin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2013-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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