A Radical Act of Free Magic by H G Parry
This sweeping tale of magic, revolution and the struggle for freedom concludes the genre-defying Shadow Histories duology that began with A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians; perfect for readers of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
A beautiful tapestry of words, a combination of carefully observed and researched history and a well-thought-out and fascinating system of magicAn absolute delight to read -- Genevieve Cogman on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic -- Alix E. Harrow on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
Parry gracefully bends genres into a witty, riveting historical fantasy . . . [a] poetic tale of justice, liberation and dark magic. This is a knockout -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
Impressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted -- Alexandra Rowland on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
With a first-rate blend of political drama and magic battle-action, Parry manages to inject tension and stakes into a historical drama . . . The resulting conflict brings the series' meditations on idealism, the fight for human rights and the necessary limits of institutional power to a head. Absolutely superb -- KIRKUS (starred review)
A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic -- Alix E. Harrow on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
Parry gracefully bends genres into a witty, riveting historical fantasy . . . [a] poetic tale of justice, liberation and dark magic. This is a knockout -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
Impressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted -- Alexandra Rowland on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANS
With a first-rate blend of political drama and magic battle-action, Parry manages to inject tension and stakes into a historical drama . . . The resulting conflict brings the series' meditations on idealism, the fight for human rights and the necessary limits of institutional power to a head. Absolutely superb -- KIRKUS (starred review)
H. G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat in Wellington, New Zealand, which she shares with her sister and two overactive rabbits. She holds a PhD in English literature from Victoria University of Wellington, and teaches English, film and media studies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780356514710 |
| ISBN 10 | 0356514714 |
| Title | A Radical Act of Free Magic |
| Author | H G Parry |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2021-07-22 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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