A Matter of Magic: Mairelon and The Magician's Ward, Edition 2

Patricia C. Wrede

Jun 2010 · Sold by Orb Books

About this ebook

Magic and intrigue go hand in hand in Mairelon the Magician and The Magician's Ward, two fast-paced novels filled with mystery and romance, set against the intricate backdrop of Regency England.

When a stranger offers her a small fortune to break into a traveling magician's wagon, Kim doesn't hesitate. Having grown up a waif in the dirty streets of London, Kim isn't above a bit of breaking-and-entering. A hard life and lean times have schooled her in one lesson: steal from them before they steal from you. But when the magician catches her in the act, Kim thinks she's done for. Until he suggests she become his apprentice; then the real trouble begins.

Kim soon finds herself entangled with murderers, thieves, and cloak-and-dagger politics, all while trying to learn how to become both a proper lady and a magician in her own right.

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Ratings and reviews

Sad that this book ended. At first its confusing, lots of names to memorize, but as you go along, it doesn't matter. Pleasantly surprised at the end, expecting the outcome a little sooner but i guess that would have just ruined the great ending! ...would love to know if this book is included in a series, i would definately read them all!

Not overly complicated, but intriguing nonetheless, manages to include the reader in the mystery solving process. Reality escape without the IQ lowering effect. I also rather liked the protagonist, even while her fate is fantastic, the psychology is relatable.

I only read Mairelon the Magician (part one) and I thought it was awesome

About the author

PATRICIA COLLINS WREDE was born in Chicago, the oldest of five children. She attended Carleton College in Minnesota, where she majored in biology and managed to avoid taking any English courses. She began work on her first novel, Shadow Magic (1982), after graduation, though it took her five years to finish it. Ms. Wrede enjoyed a successful career as a financial analyst, but she always made time to write. Her published books now total more than a dozen.