{"title":"Series: A Sarah Weston Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the enchanting and mysterious world of \u003cem\u003eA Sarah Weston Novel\u003c\/em\u003e series, where fantasy meets history in an exhilarating blend of adventure and intrigue. Crafted by renowned authors, these novels, including \u003cstrong\u003eCity of Dark Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCity of Lost Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e, invite readers on a fascinating journey that combines elements of \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the intelligent and determined protagonist, Sarah Weston, a musicologist who finds herself entangled in secrets that stretch across time and dimensions. The story kicks off in \u003cem\u003eCity of Dark Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, where Sarah heads to Prague for what seems like a dream job, only to uncover a vortex of mystery and dark forces. This thrilling opening salvo sets the stage for the follow-up, \u003cem\u003eCity of Lost Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e, which deepens the intrigue with its spellbinding twists set in the beautiful yet haunting backdrop of Vienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of novels that tease your imagination and tickle your sense of adventure with a dash of erudite allure, then this series is a must-read. Offering a perfect blend of the fantastic and the historical, \u003cem\u003eA Sarah Weston Novel\u003c\/em\u003e series is a delightful choice for those looking to escape into a world where magic lurks in the shadows of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"city-of-lost-dreams-by-magnus-flyte-9781922147622","title":"City of Lost Dreams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exhilarating action-packed sequel to the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eCity of Dark Magic\u003c\/em\u003e takes Sarah Weston to Vienna. In a race against the clock, Sarah must find a cure for her friend Pollina, who is gravely ill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAssisting in her quest, Nicolas Pertusato travels to London in search of an ancient alchemical remedy, only to discover a mysterious foe is one step ahead of him. Back in Prague, Prince Max must come to terms with the reappearance of a long-dead saint while being pursued by a seductive historian with dark motives of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the city of Beethoven, Mozart, and Freud, Sarah becomes embroiled in a deadly web of intrigue involving a scientist on the run, stolen art, seductive pastries, a few surprises from long-dead alchemists, a distractingly attractive horseman who's more than a little bloodthirsty, and a trail of secrets and lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut none of that will be more dangerous than the brilliant and vindictive villain who seeks to bend time itself, forcing Sarah to travel deep into an ancient mystery to save the lives of her loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46336374014188,"sku":"9781922147622","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9887343482872.jpg?v=1743676886"},{"product_id":"city-of-dark-magic-by-magnus-flyte-9781922147615","title":"City of Dark Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a city of enormous wealth and culture, in its day Prague was home to emperors, alchemists, and astronomers. 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