The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 1

Template:InfoboxBookThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Volume 1 is a novel written by Beth Brower.

Summary

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"I've arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident."

The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plan for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's.

Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of novella-length volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.

Plot Summary

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Emma M. Lion arrives in London after a long absence.