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The authors wish to dedicate this book to Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Ellen Kushner, all of whom, in their several ways, inspired us to create it.  | |
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In 1817, in England, two cousins, Cecelia living in the country and Kate in London, write letters to keep each other informed of their exploits, which take a sinister turn when they find themselves confronted by evil wizards. [Library of Congress summary] | |
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A great deal is happening in London and the country this season.
For starters, there's the witch who tried to poison Kate at the Royal College of Wizards. There's also the man who seems to be spying on Cecelia. (Though he's not doing a very good job of it--so just what are his intentions?) And then there's Oliver. Ever since he was turned into a tree, he hasn't bothered to tell anyone where he is.
Clearly, magic is a deadly and dangerous business. And the girls might be in fear for their lives . . . if only they weren't having so much fun!
(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:15:48 -0400) (see all 4 descriptions) ▾Library descriptions In 1817 in England, two young cousins, Cecilia living in the country and Kate in London, write letters to keep each other informed of their exploits, which take a sinister turn when they find themselves confronted by evil wizards. |
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Set in England just after the Napoleonic Wars, in an alternative universe in which magic really worked.
After they had completed they reviewed the exchange and decided to turn it into a book. They worked together to revise the letters, timing of events, explanations of occurrences, plot threads that had never gone anywhere, until the manuscript was ready to be submitted.
The final book kept the format of an exchange of letters.
I loved this book. I enjoyed the points of view of both Kate and Cecelia. I can't wait to read the next books (