Opening Gambit
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3.9 • 138 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
She's been a pawn for too long. It's time to take control of the game…
The first female magic user to reach adulthood in England for centuries, Seraphina Winyard is viewed as a freakish chattel by some…and by others as a danger that must be erased from history. Held captive and humiliated like a performing animal, she cannot dream of a future, and has no hope in the present. Until she escapes.
When her former guardian is murdered, suspicion falls on Seraphina. Aided by the brilliant surgeon Hugh Miles, she must discover how to wield her power to find the true murderer before her leash is replaced by a noose.
With her life at stake, Sera has to hurry. The deeper she digs, the more she discovers she is a pawn in someone else's game. A game of magic and lies that intends to resurrect an ancient evil. A game that will shake England to its core and threaten everyone she loves…
A blend of magic and supernatural mystery set in an alternate eighteenth-century England. Perfect for fans of Charlie N Holmberg, Gail Carriger, and CJ Archer.
Customer Reviews
Opening Gambit
Fun fast moving real page turner
Wonderful World!
Descriptions that bring both world and characters alive and into your living space! Sera is thoughtful but funny and not at all a megalomaniac- score!
See where it began…
Before the curse, before the confidence. Getting a chance to see the Mother Mage we all love from a young age is an absolute treat!
The story has a different tone than that of her Daughter’s, but the pace is quick and there is plenty of action and drama.
A great start to what I hope is a series of mysteries with our favorite surgeon and mage couple. Looking forward to see what happens next!