A Radical Act of Free Magic: The Shadow Histories, Book Two by H.G. Parry (Engli

Description: 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Radical Act of Free Magic is the epic conclusion to the genre-defying Shadow Histories series following A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians; a sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own.The Concord has been broken, and a war of magic engulfs the world. In France, the brilliant young battle-mage Napoleon Bonaparte and has all but conquered Europe. Britain fights back, protected by the gulf of the channel and powerful fire-magic, but Wilberforces own battle to bring about free magic and abolition has met a dead end. In Saint Domingue, Fina watches as Toussaint Louverture navigates these opposing forces to liberate the country.But there is another, even darker war being fought beneath the surface. A blood magician is using the Revolutionary Wars to bring about a return to dark magic. Across the world, only a few know of his existence and the choices they make will shape the new age of magic.Praise for A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians:A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning authorAn absolute delight to read Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible LibraryImpressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted Alexandra Rowland, author of A Conspiracy of TruthsThe Shadow HistoriesA Declaration of the Rights of MagiciansA Radical Act of Free MagicFor more from H. G. Parry, check out The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep. Author Biography 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. Review A beautiful tapestry of words, a combination of carefully observed and researched history and a well-thought-out and fascinating system of magic. An absolute delight to read -- Genevieve Cogman on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANSA rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic -- Alix E. Harrow on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANSParry 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 MAGICIANSImpressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted -- Alexandra Rowland on A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAGICIANSWith 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) Long Description A Radical Act of Free Magic is the epic conclusion to the genre-defying Shadow Histories series following A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians; a sweeping tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own. The Concord has been broken, and a war of magic engulfs the world. In France, the brilliant young battle-mage Napoleon Bonaparte and has all but conquered Europe. Britain fights back, protected by the gulf of the channel and powerful fire-magic, but Wilberforces own battle to bring about free magic and abolition has met a dead end. In Saint Domingue, Fina watches as Toussaint Louverture navigates these opposing forces to liberate the country.But there is another, even darker war being fought beneath the surface. A blood magician is using the Revolutionary Wars to bring about a return to dark magic. Across the world, only a few know of his existence and the choices they make will shape the new age of magic.Praise for A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians : A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author An absolute delight to read Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library Impressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted Alexandra Rowland, author of A Conspiracy of Truths The Shadow Histories A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians A Radical Act of Free Magic For more from H. G. Parry, check out The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep. Review Quote A beautiful tapestry of words , a combination of carefully observed and researched history and a well-thought-out and fascinating system of magic. An absolute delight to read A rich, sprawling epic full of history and magic Parry gracefully bends genres into a witty, riveting historical fantasy . . . [a] poetic tale of justice, liberation and dark magic. This is a knockout Impressively intricate; fans of the magic-and-history of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will be delighted Promotional "Headline" 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. Details ISBN0356514714 Author H.G. Parry Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 0356514714 ISBN-13 9780356514710 Publication Date 2021-07-27 Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2021-07-27 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-07-27 NZ Release Date 2021-07-27 Pages 528 Subtitle The Shadow Histories, Book Two Imprint Orbit DEWEY 823.92 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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