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About Ten Minutes Past Teatime
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A Victorian spinster-scientist and a Viking shield-maiden find passion and danger in dark-age Ireland.
1896: Forty-three-year-old scientist Miss Minerva Minett is determined to become the first female member of an exclusive inventor’s club. To win their annual membership competition, she invents a time-traveling submersible, and launches her vessel into the Irish sea for a quick trip to the dark ages. But when she sinks a Viking longship, accidentally joins a monastery raid, and falls into the arms of a grizzled shield-maiden, she discovers that time may not be on her side. |
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WHAT READERS HAD TO SAY
Author Robin Wizenread entitled her blog book review of Elizabeth's story as "A Time-Traveling Tour de Force" and continued with, "It's a fun-filled, page-turning rollick of a read. . . . As for her characters, Elizabeth has a gift for dialogue - not unexpected for a woman whose day job is a voice-over actor. . . . The touches of humor are brilliant."
Jessica Lucci from Patch in Waltham, MA said: "Minerva's wit, dry humour, and assertive leadership make her a hero to cheer for. . . . I am a huge fan of steampunk and time-travel, and particularly enjoy sea stories. This book is one I wish I'd written! But even better to be able to read it breathlessly, and then immediately read it again because it is JUST THAT GOOD."
Roland Clarke from Writing Wings said: "From the amusing opening through her encounter with the grizzled shield-maiden, Alfhild to the twist at the end, I chuckled at the inventive mind of Minerva and her creator."
Heidi Mastrogiovanni from Amazon said: "This is an utterly charming novelette! I was instantly absorbed. The writing is elegant and the plot is delightful. The characters and their story absolutely left me wanting to spend much more time with them. I hope this is the beginning of a short story collection staring the two irresistible female protagonists. AND that Viking nephew!"
Anne Raven from Goodreads said: "What a fantastic short story!! Great characters, an amazing setting/world building, romance, and time travel. What more could you ask for in a fun, quick read?"
Jan from Goodreads said: "This is a fun, feminist, steampunk time-travel story with a romantic twist. It's a fast, entertaining read that I think you'll enjoy."
Jeanette Marsh from Amazon said: "Honestly, I fell in love with this novella. Empowering feminism, clever prose, steampunk elements, time travel, a lesbian relationship, and a wonderful ending that is just TOO GOOD — there’s nothing not to love!! I found this to be extremely well written, and I look forward to more from this author."
Jessica Lucci from Patch in Waltham, MA said: "Minerva's wit, dry humour, and assertive leadership make her a hero to cheer for. . . . I am a huge fan of steampunk and time-travel, and particularly enjoy sea stories. This book is one I wish I'd written! But even better to be able to read it breathlessly, and then immediately read it again because it is JUST THAT GOOD."
Roland Clarke from Writing Wings said: "From the amusing opening through her encounter with the grizzled shield-maiden, Alfhild to the twist at the end, I chuckled at the inventive mind of Minerva and her creator."
Heidi Mastrogiovanni from Amazon said: "This is an utterly charming novelette! I was instantly absorbed. The writing is elegant and the plot is delightful. The characters and their story absolutely left me wanting to spend much more time with them. I hope this is the beginning of a short story collection staring the two irresistible female protagonists. AND that Viking nephew!"
Anne Raven from Goodreads said: "What a fantastic short story!! Great characters, an amazing setting/world building, romance, and time travel. What more could you ask for in a fun, quick read?"
Jan from Goodreads said: "This is a fun, feminist, steampunk time-travel story with a romantic twist. It's a fast, entertaining read that I think you'll enjoy."
Jeanette Marsh from Amazon said: "Honestly, I fell in love with this novella. Empowering feminism, clever prose, steampunk elements, time travel, a lesbian relationship, and a wonderful ending that is just TOO GOOD — there’s nothing not to love!! I found this to be extremely well written, and I look forward to more from this author."
MINI-INTERVIEW WITH ELIZABETH CHATSWORTH ABOUT
Ten Minutes Past Teatime
ELIZABETH CHATSWORTH
What or who inspired you to write this story?
I wanted to write a story about two women, each a warrior in their own way, who connect across time.
If time travel were a reality, when/where would you go and why?
I’d travel to the Great Exhibition in 1851. It was held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, and attracted six million visitors. I’d love to wander the exhibits, reveling in the excitement of the crowd viewing the most magnificent arts, crafts, and inventions of the time.
What's next on the horizon for you?
I’m writing the sequel to my award-winning steampunk rom-com, The Brass Queen, and a very British space opera set in the same universe. If you’d like to be the first to receive exclusive news, giveaways, and more, please visit my website at www.elizabethchatsworth.com.
I wanted to write a story about two women, each a warrior in their own way, who connect across time.
If time travel were a reality, when/where would you go and why?
I’d travel to the Great Exhibition in 1851. It was held in the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, and attracted six million visitors. I’d love to wander the exhibits, reveling in the excitement of the crowd viewing the most magnificent arts, crafts, and inventions of the time.
What's next on the horizon for you?
I’m writing the sequel to my award-winning steampunk rom-com, The Brass Queen, and a very British space opera set in the same universe. If you’d like to be the first to receive exclusive news, giveaways, and more, please visit my website at www.elizabethchatsworth.com.