The Japanese Devil Fish Girl and Other Unnatural Attractions by Robert Rankin
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Roll up, roll up, for a steampunk extravaganza set in a Victorian world where the Martians have been vanquished and their technology exploited for human amusement. Yes, we've got exotic creatures, including the enigmatic Japanese Devil Fish Girl, housed in travelling fairs. But when George Fox stumbles upon dark secrets behind these unnatural attractions, he finds himself entangled in an adventure that spans continents.
From Victorian London to the far reaches of Japan, the novel is a joyous riff on 19th-century adventure tales with a modern, humorous twist. As George navigates a world brimming with steampunk wonders and monstrous oddities, readers will find themselves pondering the ethical implications of exploitation—all while chuckling, of course.