The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker (English) Paperbac

Description: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker When Nora Fischer stumbles, quite literally, into a magical world where everyone is glamorous and life is one long party, shes immediately captivated. What she doesnt realise, because everything is such fun, is that theres a darker side to her new friends. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Magic, romance and adventure for fans of A Discovery of WitchesWhen Nora Fischer stumbles, quite literally, into a magical world where everyone is glamorous and life is one long party, shes immediately captivated.What she doesnt realize, because everything is such fun, is that theres a darker side to her new friends. In fact, its only after she agrees to marry the charismatic, masterful Raclin that she discovers shes a prisoner in this new world.If Nora is to escape, then she has just one hope- the magician Aruendiel. And if she can also persuade him to teach her the art of real magic, then she might just be able to return home.Is that what she wants, though? Aruendiel has a biting tongue, a shrouded past and no patience, so theres no way Nora could be falling for him . . . Is there? Author Biography Emily Croy Barker spent almost twenty years as a journalist. A graduate of Harvard University, she is currently the executive editor at The American Lawyer magazine, where she oversees international coverage. She lives in New Jersey. The Thinking Womans Guide to Real Magic is her first novel. Review A marvellous plot, clever dialogue, and complex characters distinguish The Thinking Womans Guide to Real Magic. With the intimacy of a classic fairy-tale and the rollicking elements of modern epic fantasy, Emily Croy Barkers delightful debut will sweep readers into another world. Fun, seductive, and utterly engrossing, this wonderful tale of magic and adventure is a perfect escape from humdrum reality * Deborah Harkness, bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches *To read The Thinking Womans Guide to Real Magic is to enter a lush, fantastical dream filled with beauty and strangeness, love and cruelty, playfulness and gravitas. Emily Croy Barker has crafted a wholly imaginative and witty debut novel that is unlike any Ive read * Sara Gruen, author of Water For Elephants * Promotional Nora will learn, though, that real magic - like true love - can sweep you off your feet when you least expect it . . . Review Text A marvellous plot, clever dialogue, and complex characters distinguish The Thinking Womans Guide to Real Magic . With the intimacy of a classic fairy-tale and the rollicking elements of modern epic fantasy, Emily Croy Barkers delightful debut will sweep readers into another world. Fun, seductive, and utterly engrossing, this wonderful tale of magic and adventure is a perfect escape from humdrum reality Review Quote A marvellous plot, clever dialogue, and complex characters distinguish The Thinking Womans Guide to Real Magic . With the intimacy of a classic fairy-tale and the rollicking elements of modern epic fantasy, Emily Croy Barkers delightful debut will sweep readers into another world. Fun, seductive, and utterly engrossing, this wonderful tale of magic and adventure is a perfect escape from humdrum reality Promotional "Headline" Nora will learn, though, that real magic - like true love - can sweep you off your feet when you least expect it . . . Details ISBN1405913096 Author Emily Croy Barker Year 2014 ISBN-10 1405913096 ISBN-13 9781405913096 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Pages 576 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Language English UK Release Date 2014-07-31 Illustrator Shelagh McNicholas Translator Tom Holland Edited by Gnon Baba Birth 19710116 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications M.D. Publication Date 2014-07-31 Alternative 9781405913102 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-09-23 AU Release Date 2014-09-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:82660013;

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