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Wizard's Daughter
First published 2007 · 552 pages
A sweeping historical romance laced with ancient magic, secret codes, and the thrilling unraveling of a forgotten past.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a lively Regency ballroom where a gothic mystery is unfolding in the shadows. The pace is brisk and engaging, driven by witty banter and the urgent unraveling of a magical, centuries-old puzzle. There is a cozy yet suspenseful atmosphere that balances the warmth of a found family with the eerie intrigue of ancient wizardry and forgotten identities. The prose is accessible and dialogue-heavy, keeping the romantic tension high while weaving in supernatural elements without losing its historical charm. It will delight readers who love their historical romances spiced with a dash of the paranormal, where passionate partnerships are forged in the fires of shared secrets and magical destinies.
- Mood
- suspenseful
- magical
- gothic-tinged
- cozy
- Tone
- romantic
- mysterious
- playful
- melodramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- uncovering hidden identities · the power of the past · found family · destined love · embracing hidden gifts
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and lightly stylized with Regency-era flair and a touch of the supernatural.
- The arc
- Moves from vulnerable uncertainty and lingering trauma to confident self-discovery and passionate partnership.
- Who it's for
- Fans of historical romance who enjoy a dash of paranormal mystery, amnesia tropes, and witty banter.
Content notes
- child abuse (backstory)
- violence
- amnesia
About the book
When Ryder Sherbrooke finds a child nearly beaten to death in an alley in Eastbourne, he takes her home to Brandon House. She doesn't speak for six months. Her first words, oddly enough, are a haunting song:
I dream of beauty and sightless night I dream of strength and fevered might I dream I'm not alone again But I know of his death and her grievous sin.
Ah, and just what does this strange song mean that was seemingly imprinted on the child's brain?
She names herself Rosalind de La Fontaine since she cannot remember who she is. In her first season in London in 1835, under the aegis of the Sherbrookes, she meets Nicholas Vail, the seventh Earl of Mountjoy, newly arrived from Macau. It is instant fascination on both their parts, but for different reasons.
With Grayson Sherbrooke, they are led to an ancient copy of a mysterious book written by a sixteenth-century wizard. The book is written in a baffling code that neither Grayson nor Nicholas can read.
But Rosalind can, easily.
Strange things start happening. Both Nicholas and Rosalind know it has to do with the old book and, perhaps, even her past, particularly the song she first sang as a child. The urgency builds as they realize Rosalind is the key to a centuries-old mystery.
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