Synopses & Reviews
With richly imagined characters and compelling stories, New York Times bestselling author M. J. Putney has won dazzling praise from reviewers and readers across the country. Her spellbinding new romantic fantasy will sweep you from Waless mysterious forests to the glittering menace of Georgian London-and into a shattering rendezvous with fate.
Heir to an ancient title, Simon Malmain, the Earl of Falconer, is well known among the Guardians, humans with magical powers derived from nature. Well known, but not always well loved . . . for those who enforce the law are rarely embraced by those whom they protect-and this is equally true whether the law is magical or mundane.
A routine mission to confront a rogue Guardian who has misused his powers turns disastrous when Simons quarry, Lord Drayton, captures his pursuer in a transformation spell that can only be released by Drayton-or death. Aid arrives in the form of Meg, a fey young woman who first traps Simon, then frees him.
As they flee together, Simon recognizes that Meg is also a victim of Draytons evil enchantments, and he restores her nature and innate magic. Though her memory is still clouded, she is freed at last from a shadowy world of fear and lost identity. She agrees to help Simon bring down Drayton.
The need for each others magic binds them together-and releases the more ancient magic of passion. But desire cannot be satisfied until the rogue mage is stopped. For Drayton has a diabolical plan that will profoundly alter the course of Britains future. Even the combined power of Simon and Meg may not be enough to stave off catastrophe. Only a desperate act of love may win back the future-or destroy all they hold dear.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
"M. J. Putney has created true magic. . . . Romantic and lyrical, this tale will fill your reading time with pleasure."--Catherine Asaro, author of The Misted Cliffs Simon Malmain, the Earl of Falconer, enforces the law for the Guardians, humans with magical powers derived from nature. A routine mission to confront a rogue Guardian turns disastrous when Simon's quarry, Lord Drayton, captures his pursuer in a transformation spell. Aid arrives in the form of Meg, a fey young woman who has also been ensorcelled by Drayton. Bound by the need for each other's magic, Simon and Meg join forces to defeat the evil Guardian--and in the process unleash the more ancient magic of passion. But even their combined power may not be enough to stave off Drayton's diabolical plans. Only a desperate act of love may win back the future--or destroy all they hold dear.
Praise for Stolen Magic
"Putney's fully imagined magical system, combined with Georgian detail, is a terrific setting for a tale of intrigue and danger."--Booklist (boxed and starred review)
"A fast-paced, irresistible read with a powerful ending. Each page is more enjoyable than the last."--The Huntsville Times
"Delightful . . . enchants from beginning to end."--Elizabeth Haydon, author of the Symphony of Ages series
Synopsis
Entwining fantasy with historical romance, "Stolen Magic" introduces Simon Malmain, Earl of Falconer, who continues the story line begun in "A Kiss of Fate."
About the Author
A lifelong reader of science fiction and fantasy, M. J. PUTNEY can still quote Robert Heinlein with no encouragement whatsoever. A graduate of Syracuse University with degrees in eighteenth-century literature and industrial design, she followed a peripatetic path to success as a writer. Now a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, Putney has been a nine-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America RITA contests and has won two RITAs for her historical novels. Her books have been listed four times by the American Library Association among the top five romances of the year. The chance with Stolen Magic to combine fantasy with her love of history and romance is an example of real-life magic in action. Visit the authors website at www.mjputney.com
From the Hardcover edition.