
David D. Levine
8 SeriesDavid D. Levine is an American author known for his science fiction and fantasy works, having written over 50 stories in these genres. He won the Hugo Award for his story "Tk'Tk'Tk" and has been shortlisted for several other awards. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF, as well as in various anthologies and George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards series. Levine resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Kate Yule.
Arabella of Mars, the first book in David D. Levine's Adventures of Arabella Ashby series, follows Arabella, a young woman raised on a Martian plantation in a British colony. When her family's safety on Mars is threatened, Arabella disguises herself as a boy and joins the crew of the Diana, a ship of the Mars Trading Company. Aboard the ship, she meets a mysterious captain intrigued by her skill with automata. Arabella must navigate a naval war between Britain and France, learn to sail, and handle a mutinous crew to save her family on Mars.