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The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry

By C. M. Waggoner
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The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry is a fantastical tale filled with wit and adventure. Set in a magical Victorian-esque world, it follows a down-on-her-luck fire witch named Dellaria Wells. She joins a peculiar lady's maid position, tasked with protecting a young woman from a mystical threat. With a blend of humour and intrigue, this story weaves together themes of friendship and bravery amidst magical chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to a blend of humour and adventure set in a magical world. It offers an entertaining mix of heists, romance, and magic, with a unique and endearing protagonist who's both cunning and flawed. Perfect for readers who appreciate strong character development and a bit of whimsy in their fantasy settings.

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A charming historical fantasy with a tender love story at its core, from the author of Unnatural Magic.

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Sparks fly in this enchanting fantasy novel from the author of Unnatural Magic when a down-and-out fire witch and a young gentlewoman join forces against a deadly conspiracy.

A Tor.com Reviewers' Choice Best Book of the Year

Sparks fly in this enchanting fantasy novel from the author of Unnatural Magic when a down-and-out fire witch and a young gentlewoman join forces against a deadly conspiracy.

Dellaria Wells, petty con artist, occasional thief, and partly educated fire witch, is behind on her rent in the city of Leiscourt—again. Then she sees the "wanted" sign, seeking Female Persons, of Martial or Magical ability, to guard a Lady of some Importance, prior to the celebration of her Marriage. Delly fast-talks her way into the job and joins a team of highly peculiar women tasked with protecting their wealthy charge from unknown assassins.

Delly quickly sets her sights on one of her companions, the confident and well-bred Winn Cynallum. The job looks like nothing but romance and easy money until things take a deadly (and undead) turn. With the help of a bird-loving necromancer, a shapeshifting schoolgirl, and an ill-tempered reanimated mouse named Buttons, Delly and Winn are determined to get the best of an adversary who wields a twisted magic and has friends in the highest of places.

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With a historically flavoured fantasy setting, Waggoner's book is praised for its well-crafted, immersive world and ensemble adventure. Reviewers highlight Delly Wells as a complex and engaging protagonist, drawing comparisons to Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett. The characters and execution of the narrative, filled with smart and opportunistic moments, enhance its captivating nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984805867

Publisher: Penguin Adult

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Pamela Dorman Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

C.M. Waggoner grew up in rural upstate New York, where she spent a lot of time reading fantasy novels in a swamp. She studied creative writing at SUNY Purchase and lived in China for eight years before moving with her husband to Albany, NY. In her spare time, she volunteers, performs kitchen experiments, asks if she can pet your dog, and gardens badly.

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