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Sorcerer to the Crown

A magical Regency adventure with unexpected heroes

Zen Cho author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:28th Jul '16

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Amidst political intrigue and declining magic, Zacharias Wythe and Prunella Gentleman join forces in Sorcerer to the Crown, reshaping the future of sorcery in England.

In Sorcerer to the Crown, Zacharias Wythe breaks barriers as England's first African Sorcerer Royal, taking on the daunting task of leading the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers. His position, however, is threatened by those who wish to see him removed from power. As he navigates the treacherous waters of political intrigue, a more pressing issue arises: the decline of magic in England. The Fairy Court's interference is causing a significant shortage, putting the stability of magical practices at risk.

Meanwhile, Prunella Gentleman, an ambitious orphan yearning for freedom from her mundane existence, finds herself in the right place at the right time. When Zacharias visits her school, she seizes the opportunity to reveal her extraordinary discovery—one that could revolutionize the understanding of English magic. Together, Zacharias and Prunella embark on a journey that challenges the very foundations of sorcery in Britain, as they confront both external threats and internal struggles.

With its blend of humor, romance, and fantasy, Sorcerer to the Crown captivates readers who enjoy a rich Regency setting infused with magical elements. This delightful tale not only showcases the resilience of its characters but also explores themes of identity, power, and the importance of collaboration in the face of adversity.

An enchanting cross between Georgette Heyer and Susanna Clarke, full of delights and surprises -- Naomi Novik
Zen Cho’s Sorcerer to the Crown is inventive, dangerous, brilliant, unsettling, and adorable, all at the same time. It shatters as many rules as its characters do. Historical Britain will never be the same again, and I can’t wait for the next book -- Courtney Milan
A warm, funny debut novel by a brilliant new talent -- Charles Stross
Compulsively readable and wickedly funny, this magical marriage of Jane Austen and P. G. Wodehouse delivers love, laughs, and a thoroughly modern sensibility, and will keep you reading long into the night. I loved it -- Lavie Tidhar
Fabulous! If you like Austen or Patrick O'Brian, or magic and humor like Susannah Clarke, or simply a very fun read, you will really, really, enjoy this -- Ann Leckie
A delightful and enchanting novel that uses sly wit and assured style to subvert expectations while it always, unfailingly, entertains. I loved it -- Kate Elliott
Sorcerer to the Crown is fast-paced and witty, and should appeal to fans of Mary Robinette Kowal and Gail Carriger -- Elizabeth Bear
A deliciously true tale of politics and power in a charming, cruel world – it demands and deserves to be read again and again. Cho has humor and flair to match Pratchett and Heyer plus her own marvelous style -- Karen Lord

  • Winner of British Fantasy Award Best Newcomer 2016 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Locus Award Best First Novel 2016 (UK)
  • Short-listed for British Fantasy Awards Best Fantasy Novel 2016 (UK)

ISBN: 9781447299462

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 24mm

Weight: 254g

384 pages