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In Victorian England, fifteen-year-old Kate's dreams of a life of adventure have, so far, only led her as far as her brother Jack's workshop, where she tests his inventions. But when Jack arranges a trip for Kate to China, she discovers that Jack is not just a hobbyist; his creations are used by the British Secret Service, and now Jack expects Kate to deliver an important item to the brilliant teenage doctor Henry Tattersall. Kate's seemingly simple trip turns into adventure when Tattersall falls ill, and Kate ends up facing off against opium traders in Canton.

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R.S. Fleming uses his military experience and historical knowledge to craft a heroine in the mould of a Victorian James Bond ... His details will satisfy readers of spy stories, those interested in the history of the British Empire, or aficionados of the steampunk genre. Rated G for Good. - Resource Links

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R.S. Fleming was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and has lived in Pierrefonds, Quebec; Mississauga, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and Prince Edward County, Ontario. He served for twenty-five years in the RCAF as an aviation technician and instrument electrician and was awarded a Canadian Forces' Decoration and clasp as well as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for meritorious service. Fleming is now a full-time author.

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