'A Marvellous Light' infuses magic and adventures into 19th century England
The 19th century historical fantasy wherein magic is a layer over the already complicated strata of society is a fairly common genre, but Freya Marske makes it feel fresh in this treat of a book.
by Caitlyn Paxson
Dec 22, 2021
3 minutes
Loveable characters are sure to enchant in Freya Marske's Edwardian romance of manners and magic — A Marvellous Light.
Robin, Sir Robert Blyth if you're being formal, has no idea what he's supposed to be doing. He has a new job with the Home Office that comes with a desk and a secretary, but no clue as to what it actually entails. Enter Mr. Edwin Courcey, a gentleman claiming to be Robin's liaison to the
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