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

Name: A Matter of Magic: Mairelon and The Magician's Ward
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (907 reviews)
Author: Patricia C. Wrede

by Patricia C. Wrede

Historical Fiction Fantasy Young Adult

4.6 (907)

4.6 stars from 907 reviews. Top 91% of Historical Fiction books we track.

448 pages~7.5 hr readPublished by Doherty Associates, LLC, TomPublished 2010-01-01

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You love historical fantasy with clever protagonists who work their way up from nothing, like Sorcery of Thorns fans do.
You enjoy slow-burn romance woven into adventure plots where the relationship builds through genuine partnership and banter.
You appreciate Regency settings that feel lived-in and gritty rather than just a pretty backdrop for magic.

Maybe not for you if...

You want high-stakes epic magic systems; this is intimate, practical magic tied to stage illusions and careful study.
You prefer your YA with angst and dark turns; this has warmth and humour throughout, even during tense moments.
You need constant action; this builds through investigation, character work, and problem-solving rather than battle scenes.

About this book

An orphan in Regency London discovers a world of magic, intrigue, and romance in this YA historical fantasy duology, now available in one volume. When a stranger offers Kim money to break into a traveling magician's wagon, she accepts without hesitation. Having grown up on London's streets, she is willing to commit theft. However, when the magician catches her, she expects serious consequences. Instead, Mairelon the Magician offers Kim an apprenticeship. This decision sets off a chain of complications. Kim becomes involved with murderers, thieves, and political intrigue while learning to become both a proper lady and a practicing magician. A Matter of Magic contains the novels Mairelon the Magician and The Magician's Ward.

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Currently 4.6★ from 907 reviews

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