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The map of time

Félix J. Palma (2011)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages654 (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age16+

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

HeiressRebellious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Synopsis

London, 1896. Andrew Harrington's lover Marie Kelly was murdered by Jack the Ripper and he longs to turn back the clock and save her. Meanwhile, Claire Haggerty, forever being matched with men her family considers suitable, yearns for a time when she can be free to love whom she chooses. As their quests converge, it becomes clear that time is the problem--to escape it or to change it. Hidden in the attic of popular author--and noted scientific speculator--H.G. Wells is a machine that might offer them the hope they need!

Is The map of time appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Victorian-era fantasy involving Jack the Ripper's murders, time travel mechanics, and romantic longing. Violence is historical and not graphically depicted; themes of grief and obsession are mature but handled literarily.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of a loved one, and grief.

Who'll love this

Readers who love Victorian settings, H.G. Wells, and time travel puzzles will be captivated by this intricate historical fantasy.

Tags

Historical FictionTime Travel RomanceSteampunkLiterary FantasyAlternative History