In the aftermath of a great war between humans and fey, Jane Eliot finds herself physically scarred and emotionally traumatized. Desperate for work, she takes a position as a governess at a mysterious, isolated manor. Her new charge, a peculiar child with a dangerous secret, forces Jane to confront her own inner turmoil and face the truth about the strange iron mask she wears. As Jane struggles to unravel the mysteries of the manor and its inhabitants, she becomes entangled in a web of dark magic, ancient curses, and long-buried secrets. With the help of a brooding and enigmatic war veteran, Jane must navigate through treacherous fey territory to break the curse that plagues her and her young charge. Set in a hauntingly beautiful Otherworld, Ironskin is a captivating blend of romance, fantasy, and steampunk elements.
![Imagined AI depiction of Peculiar Child (Unnamed) from "Ironskin" by Nicola Griffith, encapsulating the essence of this iconic archetype of Peculiar Child in the narrative.](https://cdn.sf-and-fantasy.com/wp-content/sf-articles/uploads/2024/02/UsersdrewdevRotationStudiosAI_ProjectssrcWorkflowsPopulateAllDataResponses2b3cf3c1-6231-4289-9feb-d9120325b575-300x300.png)
Peculiar Child (Unnamed)
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