The Light Ages Comments
The Light Ages (Ian R. MacLeod)
Amazon Description
Set in a Age of Industry a bleak and gritty England, , the wealth that comes from magic is both revered and reviled. Here, an ambitious young man is haunted by his childhood love--a woman determined to be a part of the world he despises.
This is steampunk fantasy ? fantasy where technology and magic are woven together. I found this was a fascinating novel about a humble man's quest to change the world. The world is an alternate gritty London during the industrial revolution (but with magic instead of electricity). Those who like books in the vein of Neil Gaiman and China Mieville will be entertained by this novel.