Noir

In the gripping sequel "Noir" of Jacqueline Garlick's Illumination Paradox series, Eyelet Elsworth embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her beloved Urlick Babbit, who has been falsely accused of murder and faces imminent execution under the oppressive regime of Penelope Rapture. Joined by a loyal group of allies, Eyelet discovers a shocking secret that could threaten Penelope's rule, but as she delves deeper into this treacherous journey, Penelope becomes increasingly determined to thwart her plans. Familiar characters confront new adversaries as the fate of their steampunk world hangs in the balance, chasing the truth that could either save or doom them all.