The Magician's Daughter

Name: The Magician's Daughter
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SKU: 9780356520315
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By H. G. Parry

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In The Magician's Daughter by H. G. Parry, readers are swept into a magical adventure where Biddy, a young girl raised on a hidden island by the wizard Erasmus, longs to discover the outside world. As magic begins to disappear, Biddy's journey unfolds with mystery and exploration, pushing her to uncover secrets that could shape the fate of magic itself. This captivating fantasy blends enchantment with a young protagonist’s quest for truth and identity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to whimsical tales of magic and adventure set against a richly imagined backdrop. It offers a blend of enchanting fantasy elements and deep character exploration, perfect for readers who appreciate heartwarming stories with a touch of mystery. Fans of magical journeys and intriguing fantasy worlds will find much to love in this captivating narrative.

A world of wonder and miracles unfurls in this timeless coming-of-age fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman and Diane Wynne Jones

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A WORLD OF WONDER AND MIRACLES UNFURLS IN THIS TIMELESS COMING-OF-AGE FANTASY 'That most rare and precious thing: a brand-new classic, both wholly original and wonderfully nostalgic. It's an absolute treasure' — Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Off the coast of Ireland sits a legendary island hidden by magic. A place of ruins and ancient trees, sea-salt air and fairy lore, Hy-Brasil is the only home Biddy has ever known. Washed up on its shore as a baby, Biddy lives a quiet life with her guardian, the mercurial magician Rowan. A life she finds increasingly stifling.

One night, Rowan fails to return from his mysterious travels. To find him, Biddy must venture into the outside world for the first time. But Rowan has powerful enemies—forces who have hoarded the world's magic and have set their sights on the magician's many secrets.

Biddy may be the key to stopping them. Yet the closer she gets to answers, the more she questions everything she's ever believed about Rowan, her past, and the nature of magic itself.

'A book to be absolutely devoured' — Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong 'Draws you in and make you believe that magic does exist. I absolutely adored it!' — Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter 'An enchantment of a novel. A coming-of-age story teeming with magic, with characters striving to change an unjust world . . . this is a book to be savoured' — E. J. Beaton, author of The Councillor

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The Magician's Daughter by H. G. Parry is receiving rave reviews for its enchanting mix of originality and nostalgia, often described as a brilliant coming-of-age story filled with magic and richly drawn characters. Reviewers praise its ability to combine mythic elements with wit and heart, creating a narrative that captivates with its blend of fairy-tale wonder and historical fiction. The book is lauded for its emotional depth, with themes of found family and the exploration of magic at its core, appealing to those who cherish classic storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356520315

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

H.G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat in Wellington, New Zealand, which she shares with her sister and two overactive rabbits. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington, and teaches English, Film, and Media Studies. She is also the author of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep and a variety of short fiction.

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