Sorcerer to the Crown
Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho, published by Penguin on July 12, 2016, is a reprint edition comprising 384 pages in English. This novel intertwines magic and the British elite, presenting a whimsical narrative that explores the challenges faced by the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers. As the newly appointed Sorcerer Royal, Zacharias Wythe grapples with the decline of England’s magical resources and the societal norms that restrict women’s involvement in sorcery.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and historical elements as Zacharias embarks on a quest to uncover the reasons behind the dwindling magic. His journey leads him to Prunella Gentlewoman, a woman with extraordinary abilities, and together they navigate a world where magic and societal expectations collide. This story delves into themes of power and gender within the Regency period, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of sorcery in Britain.
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One of NPR’s 50 Favorite Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade
Magic and mayhem clash with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.
The Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers maintains the magic within His Majesty’s lands. But lately, the once proper institute has fallen into disgrace, naming an altogether unsuitable gentleman as their Sorcerer Royal and allowing England’s stores of magic to bleed dry. At least they haven’t stooped so low as to allow women to practice what is obviously a man’s profession…
At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers, ventures to the border of Fairyland to discover why England’s magical stocks are drying up, an adventure that brings him in contact with Prunella Gentlewoman, a woman with immense power and an unfathomable gift, and sets him on a path which will alter the nature of sorcery in all of Britain—and the world at large…
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