Stephanie Burgis
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Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"In 1814, the Congress of Vienna has just begun. Diplomats battle over a new map of Europe, actors vie for a chance at glory, and aristocrats and royals from across the continent come together to celebrate the downfall of Napoleon"--Provided by publisher.
"A richly-researched fantasy set at the historical Congress of Vienna blends political machinations, forbidden alchemy, and romance between a widowed noblewoman and a charming con man"--
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Das Erbe der Rabenkrone
Cordelias Magie ist wild, wild wie der Wald, der die einsame Burg umgibt, in der sie schon immer lebt. Nur wenn sie sich in einen Vogel verwandelt und die hohen Steinmauern hinter sich lässt, fühlt sie sich wirklich frei. Als ihre Mutter und ihr älterer Bruder in Gefangenschaft geraten, erfahren Cordelia und ihre Drillingsgeschwister den Grund für ihr abgeschiedenes Leben: Einer von ihnen hat Anspruch auf den Rabenthron....
6) Thornbound
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English
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Cassandra Harwood scandalized her nation when she became the first woman magician in Angland. Now, she's ready to teach a whole new generation of bright young women at her radical new school, the Thornfell College of Magic . . .
Until a sinister fey altar is discovered in the school library, the ruling Boudiccate sends a delegation to shut down Thornfell, and Cassandra's own husband is torn away from her.
As malevolent vines slither in from the...
7) Snowspelled
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English
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In nineteenth-century Angland, magic is reserved for gentlemen while ladies attend to the more practical business of politics. But Cassandra Harwood has never followed the rules . . .
Four months ago, Cassandra Harwood was the first woman magician in Angland, and she was betrothed to the brilliant, intense love of her life.
Now Cassandra is trapped in a snowbound house party deep in the elven dales, surrounded by bickering gentleman magicians, manipulative...
8) Aventurine
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Drachenmädchen Aventurine verlässt heimlich die Höhle, um ihren Eltern zu beweisen, dass sie schon allein auf die Jagd gehen kann. Kaum draußen, landet sie in den Fängen eines Zauberers. Er verwandelt sie in ein Menschenmädchen! Plötzlich ist Aventurine klein und schutzlos, hat keinen schimmernden Schuppenpanzer mehr und keinen prächtigen Schwanz. Und Feuerspeien kann sie auch nicht mehr. Doch im Herzen bleibt Aventurine ein wilder Drache....
10) Renegade magic
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Series
Kat incorrigible ; 2
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Kat tries to use her untrained magical powers to prevent use of the wild magic of Sulis Minerva found in Bath, England, where Stepmama has brought the family in hopes of finding Kat's sister a proper match.
11) Stolen magic
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Series
Kat incorrigible ; 3
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In the midst of preparations for her sister, Angeline's, wedding and her own upcoming test for full membership in the Order of Guardians, thirteen-year-old Kat must work with Lady Fotherington to seek some missing portals.
Author
Series
Kat incorrigible ; 1
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
In Regency England, when twelve-year-old Kat discovers she has magical powers, she tries to use them to rescue her sister from marrying a man she does not love.
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Pyr, an imprint of Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"The year is 1779, and Carlo Morelli, the most renowned castrato singer in Europe, has been invited as an honored guest to Eszterhaza Palace. With Carlo in Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy's carriage, ride a Prussian spy and one of the most notorious alchemists in the Habsburg Empire. Already at Eszterhaza is Charlotte von Steinbeck, the very proper sister of Prince Nikolaus's mistress. Charlotte has retreated to the countryside to mourn her husband's death....
