Description
Product ID: | 9781529080902 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | The Last Binding |
Title: | A Marvellous Light |
Subtitle: | a dazzling, queer romantic fantasy |
Authors: | Author: Freya Marske |
Page Count: | 400 |
Subjects: | Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical romance, Historical romance, c 1900 - c 1914 |
Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. <p><b>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 <i>Bridgerton</i> who'd like to welcome magic into their lives . . .</b><br><br><b>‘This book is a confection, both marvellous and light’ </b>– <b>Alix E. Harrow</b>, <b>author of <i>The Ten Thousand Doors of January</i></b><br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>Continue the thrilling series with <i>A Restless Truth.</i></b><br><br><b>‘A dazzling debut’ – Shelley Parker-Chan<i>, author of She Who Became the Sun</i></b><br><br><b>‘Prepare to fall in love’ – Emily Tesh, author of <i>Silver in the Wood</i></b><br><br><b>‘If you ever wished<i> Downton Abbey </i>was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you’ – Kat Howard<i>, </i>author of<i> An Unkindness of Magicians</i></b></p> |
Imprint Name: | Tor |
Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2022-10-27 |