Metal From Heaven

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Marney is the only survivor of a bloody massacre, caused by rebellious workers being mown down by their employer – Chauncey – after going on strike over risks to their health. She vows vengeance.

A decade later, Marney is the nation’s most notorious highwayman, and Chauncey’s daughter seeks an opportune marriage. Marney’s rage and the ghosts of her past will drive her to masquerade as an aristocrat, outmaneuver powerful suitors, and win the heart of his daughter, so Marney can finally corner Chauncey and satisfy her need for revenge. But war ferments in the north, and deeper grudges are surfacing…