Longshadow

by Olivia Atwater

Overview

Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.

The marriageable young ladies of London are dying mysteriously, and Abigail Wilder intends to discover why. Abigail’s father, the Lord Sorcier of England, believes that a dark lord of faerie is involved. But while Abigail is willing to match her magic against Lord Longshadow, neither her father nor high society believes that she is capable of doing so.

Thankfully, Abigail is not the only one investigating the terrible events. Mercy, a street rat and self-taught magician, insists on joining Abigail in unraveling the mystery. Mercy is unpredictable, and her magic is strange and foreboding—but the greatest danger she poses may well be to Abigail’s heart. 

A queer romantic faerie tale of defiant hope and love against all odds, set in Olivia Atwater’s enchanting version of Regency England.

Praise for the Regency Faerie Tales
“A delightful, romantic romp. The definition of a comfort read.” —Hannah Whitten 

“Fully a delight! Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm.” —India Holton

“Sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible.” —Megan Bannen

“I wolfed this down with great pleasure.” —KJ Charles

“Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow

“A perfect historical fantasy romance: Warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful.” —Tasha Suri


 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316463225
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	04/05/2022
Series:	Regency Faerie Tales , #3
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	182,668
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Olivia Atwater writes whimsical historical fantasy with a hint of satire. She lives in Montreal, Quebec with her fantastic, prose-inspiring husband and her two cats. When she told her second-grade history teacher that she wanted to work with history someday, she is fairly certain this isn't what either party had in mind. She has been, at various times, a historical re-enactor, a professional witch at a metaphysical supply store, a web developer, and a vending machine repairperson.

Editorial Reviews

06/20/2022

Atwater concludes her Regency Faerie Tales series (after Ten Thousand Stitches) with a sweet standalone fantasy that combines mystery, magic, and queer romance. Abigail Wilder, the 18-year-old ward of the Lord Sorcier of England, would much rather study magic than attend balls or afternoon teas with her aunt. When the young ladies of London’s high society start dying in their sleep unexpectedly, the Lord Sorcier suspects a dark magician may be the culprit. Eager to prove her magical abilities, Abigail jumps at the chance to investigate. With the help of the ghost of her eight-year-old brother, Hugh, and Mercy, a self-taught magician whose strange appearance and powerful faerie magic are as mysterious as they are enchanting, Abigail digs into the deaths—and along the way, learns that there’s more to Mercy than meets the eye. Abigail and Mercy’s chaste, slow-burning romance is endearing and the supporting cast are a fun and vibrant bunch, including some familiar faces for returning readers. Atwater ties things up perhaps a bit too neatly in an epilogue that jumps far forward in time, but getting there is diverting enough that many won’t mind. This is a delight. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly