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A Marvellous Light

The Last Binding, Book 1

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A Marvellous Light

Von: Freya Marske
Gesprochen von: David Thorpe
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"Narrator David Thorpe’s delicious depictions of steamy encounters between Robin and Edwin are intricately woven throughout this magical realm." (Booklist, starred review)

Red White & Royal Blue meets Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: debut author Freya Marske’s A Marvellous Light unfolds in an Edwardian England full of magic, contracts, and conspiracies.

Robin Blyth has more than enough bother in his life. He’s struggling to be a good older brother, a responsible employer, and the harried baronet of a seat gutted by his late parents’ excesses. When an administrative mistake sees him named the civil service liaison to a hidden magical society, he discovers what’s been operating beneath the unextraordinary reality he’s always known.

Now, Robin must contend with the beauty and danger of magic, an excruciating deadly curse, and the alarming visions of the future that come with it - not to mention Edwin Courcey, his cold and prickly counterpart in the magical bureaucracy, who clearly wishes Robin were anyone and anywhere else.

Robin’s predecessor has disappeared, and the mystery of what happened to him reveals unsettling truths about the very oldest stories they’ve been told about the land they live on and what binds it. Thrown together and facing unexpected dangers, Robin and Edwin discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles - and a secret that more than one person has already died to keep.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tordotcom

©2021 Freya Marske (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
Fantasy Historisch Literatur & Belletristik Science Fiction & Fantasy

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2021, NPR Best Book of the Year

“Romantic in the best way, funny, sharp, sexy, fantastical. Prepare to fall in love with the gorgeous Edwardian setting, the sizzling character dynamics, and the murderous enchanted hedge maze.” (Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood)

"A charming, lovingly crafted adventure full of peril, romance and wit, illuminated by sparkling turns of phrase and a pervasive sense of humour." (A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name)

“That sublime prose! Her astonishing gift for imagery! And, of course, her bountiful and endless talent for writing some extremely sexy scenes. A Marvellous Light is all that and more. Perfect.” (Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings)

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The story was just amaaazingly cute. The two protagonists are distinct and clever. I like the way Edwina's magic was portrayed - it gives him a reason to be bookish and insecure. His family is a bunch of nasty people, though despite that they're... fun? Interesting, anyway. And Robin is such a sweetheart!
The world building is very interesting as well - coupled with a rather unique magic system I am curious to find out more. I also like the author's style a lot. There was some lovely phrasing in there, and the descriptions were spot-on!
This is very obviously the first in a series, and I for one am looking forward to more.
The narrator does a good job with giving everyone unique voices and matches the tension in the plot with his pacing and story telling.
I can't wait for more!

So much cuteness!

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I devoured these books. Twice. First I read them, then listened on audible. I really enjoyed the narration, the voices were fitting in my eyes. The worldbuilding and plot are so good, I eagerly waited for part 2 and 3. Good characters and development! If you love fantasy and romance, read this.

Fantastic story with a lovely romance

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A story about magic and new beginnings, with a very interesting plot. Can't wait for the second book!




Absolutely wonderful

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Very well written and touching story.
There should be more like this on Audible!

I hope the story is being continued!

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I liked the story just fine but the narration gives grandpa is reading erotica to you vibes. very awkward situation. I abandoned the audiobook a few chapters in and got the print version instead. also the characters were practically indistinguishable from the narrators' intonation, which made it very hard to follow in general.

read and don't listen

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