Master conjurer Grey Carteret regains consciousness in a London gutter next to a concerned street urchin and not far from the body of a man murdered by magic. Some fool is hoping to use murder to raise a demon. Arrested for the crime, Grey must rely on the street urchin for help. But the lad turns out to be a comely lass, and she wants something in exchange.
Pearl Parkin, a gently reared lady struggling to survive in London’s slums, sees magic as a way out of the life she finds herself trapped in. But blackmailing Grey into making her his apprentice has unexpected consequences. As they plunge into the hunt for the murderer, Pearl discovers that the things she once desperately wanted are not so important after all, and that she must risk her blood, her heart, and her very life to grasp the love she needs.
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“Dayton’s skills as a writer are powerful, and this book would appeal to both fans of romance, and fans of fantasy, steampunk, and adventure fiction.”–Sarah Wendell, author of *Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches’ Guide to Romance Novels
*Praise for Gail Dayton’s One Rose trilogy:
“Fantasy doesn't come any better than Gail Dayton. Wonderful characters and a plot that draws you in and keeps you fascinated.”–RITA award winning author Robin D. Owens
“Gail Dayton has created a beautiful, unique world and family structure with her One Rose trilogy, and has done so both unabashedly and to great effect.”--C.E. Murphy, author of *The Pretender’s Crown
“With unadulterated sensuality that practically ignites the pages and a fantasy quest that is as masterfully intricate as it is entertaining, The Compass Rose will absolutely blow away fans of romance-powered fantasy. In a word: wow!”--Paul Goat Allen, Barnes & Noble's Explorations *newsletter
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Master conjurer Grey Carteret regains consciousness in a London gutter next to a concerned street urchin and not far from the body of a man murdered by magic. Some fool is hoping to use murder to raise a demon. Arrested for the crime, Grey must rely on the street urchin for help. But the lad turns out to be a comely lass, and she wants something in exchange.
Pearl Parkin, a gently reared lady struggling to survive in London’s slums, sees magic as a way out of the life she finds herself trapped in. But blackmailing Grey into making her his apprentice has unexpected consequences. As they plunge into the hunt for the murderer, Pearl discovers that the things she once desperately wanted are not so important after all, and that she must risk her blood, her heart, and her very life to grasp the love she needs.
At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.
From Publishers Weekly
Love and magic collide in the thrilling sequel to 2009's New Blood. Orphaned sorceress Pearl Parkin lives on the rough streets of Victorian London, disguised as a boy for her safety and because women are rarely allowed into the elite ranks of magicians. Opportunity finally knocks in the form of Grey Carteret, the most powerful conjurer in England, whom she finds unconscious in the gutters near a man murdered by magic. Grey is summarily charged with the crime, so Pearl offers to help him in exchange for an apprenticeship. The two join forces to find the killer while slowly realizing their desire for one another. Fans of the first book will be delighted to get a more in-depth look at the rules governing the different magics and magical society, and clever plotting keeps things moving quickly toward the splashy final battle. (Jan.)
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Review
Praise for New Blood:
“Dayton’s skills as a writer are powerful, and this book would appeal to both fans of romance, and fans of fantasy, steampunk, and adventure fiction.”–Sarah Wendell, author of *Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches’ Guide to Romance Novels
*Praise for Gail Dayton’s One Rose trilogy:
“Fantasy doesn't come any better than Gail Dayton. Wonderful characters and a plot that draws you in and keeps you fascinated.”–RITA award winning author Robin D. Owens
“Gail Dayton has created a beautiful, unique world and family structure with her One Rose trilogy, and has done so both unabashedly and to great effect.”--C.E. Murphy, author of *The Pretender’s Crown
“With unadulterated sensuality that practically ignites the pages and a fantasy quest that is as masterfully intricate as it is entertaining, The Compass Rose will absolutely blow away fans of romance-powered fantasy. In a word: wow!”--Paul Goat Allen, Barnes & Noble's Explorations *newsletter