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A Novel of the Collegia Magica
by Carol Berg
In a royal city beset by hauntings, plagues of birds, and strange sinkholes that swallow light and buildings, whispers of necromancy swirl about the queen's volatile sorcerer.
Scholarly, reclusive Anne de Vernase rejoices that she lacks magical talent. Her father's pursuit of illicit sorcery has left her beloved family in ruins and her future bleak. But a plague of murders compels Anne to unravel a dead sister's magical puzzle. With none to trust but a friend she cannot see, Anne must investigate matters beyond science - a centuries-old rivalry, the boundaries of death, and the most dangerous sorcerer in Sabria ...
"Starred Review. Berg refreshes and reinvigorates the familiar trappings of epic fantasy, shaping a novel that rings true both linguistically and imaginatively. This is one to savor." - Publishers Weekly
"Starred Review. The fully realized characters and strongly visual, tactile prose help to offset the sheer length, weight and intensity of the narrative." - Kirkus
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Carol Berg is an award-winning author and former software engineer. This is the second installment in her quasi-Renaissance fantasy trilogy, following The Spirit Lens (2010).
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