In an alternative Edwardian England, a baronet and a magician must unravel a murder mystery together - whether they want to or not. A delightful historical romp, perfect for fans of The Binding, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, and The Invisible Library.**

Informationen zum Autor Freya Marske is the author of A Power Unbound , A Restless Truth and A Marvellous Light , the latter of which became an international bestseller and won the Romantic Novelists' Association's Award for Romantic Fantasy. Her work has appeared in Analog and has been shortlisted for three Aurealis Awards. She is also a Hugo-nominated podcaster, and won the Ditmar Award for Best New Talent. She lives in Australia. Klappentext Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes - a magic-infused murder mystery and a delightful queer romance. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton who'd like to welcome magic into their lives . . . 'This book is a confection, both marvellous and light' - Alix E. Harrow , author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January Young baronet Robin Blyth thought he was taking up a minor governmental post. However, he has actually been appointed parliamentary liaison to a secret magical society. If it weren't for this administrative error, he'd never have discovered the incredible magic underlying his world. Cursed by mysterious attackers and plagued by visions, Robin becomes determined to drag answers from his missing predecessor - but he'll need the help of Edwin Courcey, his hostile magical-society counterpart. Unwillingly thrown together, Robin and Edwin will discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles. Continue the thrilling series with A Restless Truth. 'A dazzling debut' - Shelley Parker-Chan , author of She Who Became the Sun 'Prepare to fall in love' - Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood 'If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you' - Kat Howard , author of An Unkindness of Magicians Zusammenfassung In an alternative Edwardian England, a baronet and a magician must unravel a murder mystery together whether they want to or not. A delightful historical romp, perfect for fans of The Binding, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, and The Invisible Library....

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Freya Marske

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Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes - a magic-infused murder mystery and a delightful queer romance. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton who'd like to welcome magic into their lives . . .

'This book is a confection, both marvellous and light' - Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Young baronet Robin Blyth thought he was taking up a minor governmental post. However, he has actually been appointed parliamentary liaison to a secret magical society. If it weren't for this administrative error, he'd never have discovered the incredible magic underlying his world.

Cursed by mysterious attackers and plagued by visions, Robin becomes determined to drag answers from his missing predecessor - but he'll need the help of Edwin Courcey, his hostile magical-society counterpart. Unwillingly thrown together, Robin and Edwin will discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles.

Continue the thrilling series with A Restless Truth.

'A dazzling debut' - Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun

'Prepare to fall in love' - Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood

'If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you' - Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians