Threads of Magic: A Pride and Prejudice variation by Monica Fairview ★★★★☆
Set against a backdrop of Regency England where magic is the province of the aristocracy.
Napoleon has weaponised magic and English Royal Mages must defeat him.
In Book 1, Elizabeth Bennet is forced into a loveless marriage with Royal Mage, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Her magical gifts are needed to optimise his essential defensive magical power but the rules of propriety dictate an unmarried couple cannot work together.
By the end of Book 1 the couple are in love.
Threads of Magic starts as the couple return to magical headquarters after a romantic break.
They are dropped straight back into battle before they make it through the door. Elizabeth saves everyone using an unconventional strategy.
One would think that she would be lauded for this. However, three Mages have a strange malady for which Elizabeth is blamed.
The Mages relocate/retreat to Netherfield Park to regroup. Taking with them a captured French Mage.
Elizabeth is ostracised by many and even feels her beloved Fitzwilliam does not support her.
Fitzwilliam is desperately trying to protect Elizabeth from accusations of treason, while walking a political tightrope with the various members of the Mages Council.
Several members despise Elizabeth and wish her harm.
When Elizabeth is assaulted and thrown into the cell of the French Mage, the outcome could be terrifying. However, she finds he is not quite what she expected.
The story races along at a steady pace with battle, angst, duelling, intrigue and deception.
I really enjoyed this and look forward to Book 3.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.
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