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Tournament of Shadows Collection
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Length: 23 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
Used as a pawn all her life, this young mage is about to take control of the game....
Seraphina Winyard is something feared by many…a woman mage. When she comes of age, Sera is determined to seize control of her life, but she faces opposition from an unknown opponent. This set contains:
1. Opening Gambit
When her former guardian is murdered, suspicion falls on Sera. She must discover how to wield her power to find the true murderer before her leash is replaced by a noose. But the deeper she digs, the more she discovers she is a pawn in someone else’s game.
2. A Dangerous Ruse
Seraphina continues to pick at the secrets entangling her. When a dangerous bracelet goes missing, she gathers her friends to investigate. They need to stop the person responsible before another life is lost. Meanwhile, the Mage Council plots to corner Seraphina using the oldest tool they have—forcing her into submission.
3. Shadow Schemes
After her triumph as Queen of the Night, Sera is instructed to stay out of public sight by the Mage Council. She is tasked with settling a restless spirit, roused by the fate of a descendant and her missing child. As Sera struggles to reveal the truth, doubts invade her mind. Will her efforts see the mother walk free, or to the gallows?
A gaslamp series that weaves magic and supernatural mystery through history in an alternate 18th century.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-08-24
I really enjoyed the series. I could not stop listening.
this is a great series. I loved the characters and seeing their personalities unfold. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. Really hope the rest of the books in the series soon.
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- Annemiek
- 16-04-23
First two parts were lovely, third one fell flat
I enjoyed the first two books in this omnibus a lot, and was planning to buy the fourth as an ebook, but then the third book fell so flat that I'm no longer sure I will.
In the first two books, the world is set up and we meet Sera, a very clever and powerful witch, who is struggling to create a way in which she can live her life according to her wishes. The historical setting feels fairly well researched and the plots were enjoyable (although I did feel the emphasis on the difference between men's magic and women's magic was a bit annoying at times).
However, in the third book, the author tried to set up a mystery where the shape of the answer was almost immediately obvious, but Sera seemed unable to look past the things she had been told until someone literally spelled the answer out to her. This felt entirely out of character for the Sera I had just spent two books with and who always looked past what she had been told, and I had to regularly pause my book to release my annoyance and be willing to get back to the story.
I did enjoy the climax, once we finally got to the point where Sera discovered there was more to the "mystery" than she had insisted on believing.
The first two books were very nice, and I would recommend those.
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- Struth
- 16-09-23
Great prequel
Loved these books which are prequels to the Manners and Monsters series by the same author (though they may have been published concurrently or before them). Would highly recommend them to anyone who enjoys historical urban fantasy.
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- Kari_C009
- 12-04-23
Engaging and Imaginative
Love this series! Creative and interesting. The characters are well developed and the storyline is compelling. Regency London is a fun setting and I love the mythical and supernatural elements. Recommended!
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- June
- 10-01-24
Excellent storytelling
Excellent storytelling by both author and narrator. Would like to read more in this series. Hopefully they will come soon.
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