Books matching: hidden faerie court
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Save:A beautifully woven tapestry of history and fantasy - perfect for fans of court politics and the hidden magic beneath London's streets. Stick with it past the slow start, and you'll be rewarded with a clever, original tale.
'Midnight Never Come' by Marie Brennan is a historical fantasy novel set in Elizabethan England, featuring a detailed and intricate faerie court hidden beneath London. The plot involves court intrigue, love, betrayal, and an interesting cast of characters, both fae and human. The writing style is praised for seamlessly merging historical fact with flights of fantasy, capturing the voice of the period with eloquent prose and suitably Elizabethan dialogue. The author expertly blurs the lines between natural and supernatural elements, creating vivid characterizations and a storyline grounded in contemporary politics and English folk tales.
Fitful drafts of chill air blew in through the cruciform windows of the Bell Tower, and the fire did little to combat them. The chamber was ill-lit, just wan sunlight filtering in from the alcoves and...June 2008•400 pages
