2022/003: Scales and Sensibility -- Stephanie Burgis

2022/003: Scales and Sensibility -- Stephanie Burgis

It was a truth universally acknowledged that any young lady without a dragon was doomed to social failure. [opening line]

England, 1817. Small 'dragons' have been discovered in South America, and have become fashion accessories. Elinor Tregarth's frightful cousin Penelope has one, of course, but he isn't properly housebroken and she treats him appallingly. Elinor, as the poor orphaned cousin living on the charity of her withdrawn aunt and enabling uncle, hardly dares complain:( Read more... )