Longshadow

Olivia Atwater

Apr 2022 · Sold by Orbit

About this ebook

Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.

The marriageable young ladies of London are dying mysteriously, and Abigail Wilder intends to discover why. Abigail’s father, the Lord Sorcier of England, believes that a dark lord of faerie is involved. But while Abigail is willing to match her magic against Lord Longshadow, neither her father nor high society believes that she is capable of doing so.

Thankfully, Abigail is not the only one investigating the terrible events. Mercy, a street rat and self-taught magician, insists on joining Abigail in unraveling the mystery. Mercy is unpredictable, and her magic is strange and foreboding—but the greatest danger she poses may well be to Abigail’s heart. 

A queer romantic faerie tale of defiant hope and love against all odds, set in Olivia Atwater’s enchanting version of Regency England.

Praise for the Regency Faerie Tales
“A delightful, romantic romp. The definition of a comfort read.” —Hannah Whitten 

“Fully a delight! Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm.” —India Holton

“Sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible.” —Megan Bannen

“I wolfed this down with great pleasure.” —KJ Charles

“Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow

“A perfect historical fantasy romance: Warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful.” —Tasha Suri


 

Ratings and reviews

Too many series end on a bloated book that unfortunately spends too much time wrapping up the world than they do wrapping up the arch. This novel is not among those. Atwater is excellent, has an excellent editor, and writes stories that are beautifully concise and expansively imaginative. The best praise I can give an author is that they trust their readers to understand the story, Atwater trusts.

About the author

Olivia Atwater writes whimsical historical fantasy with a hint of satire. She lives in Montreal, Quebec with her fantastic, prose-inspiring husband and her two cats. When she told her second-grade history teacher that she wanted to work with history someday, she is fairly certain this isn't what either party had in mind. She has been, at various times, a historical re-enactor, a professional witch at a metaphysical supply store, a web developer, and a vending machine repairperson.