Inspired By The Works Of Georgette Heyer And Jane Austen; Garth Nix's Newt's Emerald Is A Light Hearted Regency Romance With A Fantasy Twist.after Lady Truthful's Magical Newington Emerald Is Stolen From Her She Devises A Simple Plan: Go To London To Recover The Missing Jewel. She Quickly Learns; However; That A Woman Cannot Wander The City Streets Alone Without Damaging Her Reputation; And She Disguises Herself As A Moustache-wearing Man. During Truthful's Dangerous Journey She Discovers A Crook; An Unsuspecting Ally; And An Evil Sorceress But Will She Find The Emerald?