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    Parts: A Steampunk Tale - Part 1: Egg
    Parts: A Steampunk Tale - Part 1: Egg
    Parts: A Steampunk Tale - Part 1: Egg
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    Parts: A Steampunk Tale - Part 1: Egg

    By Autumn Nicole Bradley

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    When Professor Grey was invited to the mechanical biology symposium, he thought he had finally gained the respect of his peers. In truth, his colleagues simply could not be bothered. Their loss, for that was where the professor met the brilliant (and by all accounts sociopathic) Doctor Ileana Winthrop, and his mechanomorphosis began.

    Told in epistolary form, Parts documents the journey of Professor Grey in his most remarkable mechanomorphosis. It originally appeared online, and is republished in complete form here.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAutumn Nicole Bradley
    Release dateAug 18, 2011
    ISBN9781465978967
    Parts: A Steampunk Tale - Part 1: Egg
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    Autumn Nicole Bradley

    A. N. Bradley writes fantasy, steampunk, and science fiction for young adults and general audiences. Like any true geek, Bradley has spent more time online than off, including blogging, gaming, and more than a little programming. Bradley also writes the paranormal romance story "Trash Romance" at http://trashmance.com

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      Parts - Autumn Nicole Bradley

      Parts

      A Steampunk Tale of Love and Mechanomorphosis

      PART 1 : EGG

      by

      Autumn Nicole Bradley

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      Copyright © 2011 by Autumn Nicole Bradley

      Cover art by Autumn Nicole Bradley

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      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

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      To April, Kristen, and Laurie, the ladies who understand what this story truly means.

      And to Kelly, for introducing me to George.

      Parts

      A Steampunk Tale of Love and Mechanomorphosis

      PART 1: EGG

      Table of Contents

      June 1, 1981 — A Most Remarkable Symposium

      June 3, 1981 — Anticipation

      June 7, 1981 — The Winthrops

      June 10, 1981 — Dear Mister Grey

      June 14, 1981 — The Welcome Distraction of Work

      June 27, 1981 — A Boy Was Hurt Yesterday

      June 29, 1981 — A Grievous Injury

      July 1, 1981 — Suspension!

      July 3, 1981 — Dearest Edwin

      July 16, 1981 — Arrival

      July 17, 1981 — Tea With Doctor Winthrop

      July 28, 1981 — Preparations

      August 8, 1981 — I Am Whole Once More!

      About the Author

      A Most Remarkable Symposium

      June 1, 1891 —

      I have only now returned to my apartments (the sorry state of which I will remark upon more fully in time) and must, before time and drink sour what is now a fresh memory, devote this space to the most remarkable symposium I have just this evening attended.

      I must confess that when Professor Richardson first sent me that invitation it lifted my spirits greatly. I had languished at the university, laboring

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