The Curiosity Collection from Colin Edmonds - Items tagged as "Historical mystery"
The Curiosity Collection from Colin Edmonds | Caffeine Nights Books
The Curiosity Collection is a series of richly imagined steampunk mysteries from British author Colin Edmonds, featuring the irresistible duo of Michael Magister and Phoebe Le Breton — a music hall stage illusionist and his partner, who find themselves drawn into adventures that span time travel, dark conspiracies, and the gaslit world of Victorian intrigue.
Steam, Smoke & Mirrors introduces Magister and Le Breton in a story that blends the theatrical world of the Victorian music hall with genuine mystery and supernatural menace. The Lazarus Curiosity, The Nostradamus Curiosity, and The Magister Curiosity deepen the mythology across four paperback volumes that reward readers who love their steampunk with wit, warmth, and a strong sense of period atmosphere. The Windsor Curiosity is also available as a free eBook — the ideal starting point for new readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I start with the Curiosity Collection?
Start with The Windsor Curiosity, available as a free eBook, or Steam, Smoke & Mirrors in paperback — both serve as excellent introductions to Magister and Le Breton.
How does this series differ from Paul Eccentric's steampunk?
Where Paul Eccentric's work is epic and saga-driven, Edmonds' Curiosity Collection is more intimate and mystery-focused — think Victorian detective fiction with steampunk sensibility rather than grand adventure.
