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Synopsis
After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power-and fear-of his name. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next possession. But when Mina uncovers the victim's identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England. To save them, Mina and Rhys must race across zombie-infested wastelands and treacherous oceans-and Mina discovers the danger is not only to her countrymen, as she finds herself tempted to give up everything to the Iron Duke.
The Iron Duke (Iron Seas # 1): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult steampunk romance features strong violence including zombie encounters and murder investigation, explicit sexual content, and a possessive hero with morally gray characteristics. The post-colonial setting involves themes of occupation and national trauma.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the steampunk world-building, mystery investigation, and intense enemies-to-lovers romance between a powerful duke and a detective.