Synopses & Reviews
In the exciting follow up to DARK MIRROR, Tory and her friends from Lackland Abbey travel forward in time to help a French scientist escape Hitler.
Merlin’s Irregulars are grateful to have made it safely home to 1803 England, but their view of the world has changed. Not only are they more confident and proud of their part in the heroic Dunkirk evacuation, but their powers have increased because of their dangerous and exhausting magical work.
Tory and Allarde become closer everyday until an agonizing conflict threatens to tear them apart. Allarde is deeply connected to his family's estate, the land he will one day inherit, but only if he denies his magical abilities and marries a non-magical mate. Being with Tory will deny him his heritage, and his family lets Tory know this. Will she have the strength to end their relationship?
Cynthia is now a powerful and respected member of the Irregulars, but her prickly attitude keeps everyone at a distance. Feeling isolated and very alone at Lackland Abbey over the Christmas holidays makes her even surlier than usual, but an invitation from Jack Rainford to join in his family's festivities is an unexpected delight, though heaven forbid she show her gratitude! There's an attraction between the two young mages, but will Cynthia let her guard down enough to let herself fall in love?
Then the Irregulars are called upon once again, this time to rescue a vitally important French scientist and his family from Hitler. Once before their magic helped save England’s future. Can they do that again?
Review
"...the action and the magic keep flowing to keep readers engaged and suspense high.... The suspenseful story combined with paranormal romance works well, with the exciting history lesson as an added bonus."--Kirkus Reviews "The same delightful blend of love, magic, adventure and irresistible characters readers love to visit with. Putneys sequel leaves nothing to be desired — except a third book! I enjoy visiting this universe every time and I cannot wait for more."--RT Book Reviews
Synopsis
The Irregulars return home to 1803 England safely, but their worldview has changed. Not only have their heroic efforts at Dunkirk given them pride and confidence but their dangerous mission has increased their magical powers.
Tory delights in the ever deepening bond she shares with Allarde until she discovers how powerfully he is connected to his ancient family estate—the lands he will not inherit unless he denies his magical powers and chooses a nonmagical mate. If Tory really loves him, she must walk away—but does she have the strength to leave the love of her life?
Cynthias heroic efforts at Dunkirk have won her the respect of the Irregulars, but her sharp tongue keeps everyone at a distance. Isolated and very alone at Lackland Abbey over the Christmas holidays, she reluctantly agrees to join Jack Rainford and his family for their celebration even though theyre commoners, far below her own noble rank. The warm welcome of the Rainfords makes her feel happier and more accepted than she has ever been. But she cant possibly be falling in love with flirtatious Jack! Can she?
Then the Irregulars are drawn into a dangerous attempt to rescue a vitally important French scientist from Nazi-occupied France. Tory and Allarde must work together because countless lives are at stake. Disaster strikes and not only is their mission threatened, but their very lives. Can magic and their loyalty to each other help them survive to return home?
Find out in Dark Passage--M.J. Putney's thrilling follow-up to Dark Mirror.
About the Author
M. J. Putney is the author of the young adult fantasy novel Dark Mirror. As Mary Jo Putney, she is the New York Times bestselling author of historical romances. M. J. is fond of reading, cats, travel, and most of all, great stories.