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OverviewIt's 1661 in Paris, and magicians thrill nobles with enchanting illusions. Exiled in France, seventeen-year-old Henriette of England wishes she could use her magic to gain entry at court. Instead, her plan is to hide her magical talents, and accept an arranged marriage to the French king's younger brother. Henriette soon realizes her fiancé prefers the company of young men to hers, but court magicians turn up killed by a mysterious sorcerer who uses forbidden magic and an accident forces Henriette to reveal her uniquely powerful gift for enchantments to Louis, he asks for her help. For she alone can defeat the dark magician threatening his authority, and aid his own plans to build the new, enchanted seat of his power--the Palace of Versailles. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Em Castellan , Heather WildsPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing ISBN: 9781094069500ISBN 10: 1094069507 Publication Date: 12 May 2020 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsFull of passion, romance, and court intrigue, In the Shadow of Sun is a fascinating reimagining of an infamous period in French history. This glittering debut shines with gilded magic and a carefully woven mystery that'll leave you wanting more. -- Kalyn Josephson, author of The Storm Crow Castellan...threads lively magical details into her historical tale of French royal life during 1661...Castellan craftily infuses enchantment in every scene alongside romance and intrigue among the royals and their court, while luxurious descriptions and quick-witted dialogue make for a captivating read. -- Publishers Weekly An utterly enchanting story of intrigue and romance that seamlessly blends magic into history. -- Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Reign of the Fallen """An utterly enchanting story of intrigue and romance that seamlessly blends magic into history."" -- ""Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Reign of the Fallen"" ""Castellan...threads lively magical details into her historical tale of French royal life during 1661...Castellan craftily infuses enchantment in every scene alongside romance and intrigue among the royals and their court, while luxurious descriptions and quick-witted dialogue make for a captivating read."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Full of passion, romance, and court intrigue, In the Shadow of Sun is a fascinating reimagining of an infamous period in French history. This glittering debut shines with gilded magic and a carefully woven mystery that'll leave you wanting more."" -- ""Kalyn Josephson, author of The Storm Crow""" Author InformationEM Castellan grew up in France and now lives in London. A lover of all things historical, she has a particular fondness for seventeenth-century France and ancient Rome. Some of her stories can be found on Wattpad, where they have been featured twice and read over 300,000 times, including The Bright and the Lost, the winner of the 2017 Wattpad Awards in the newcomers category. EMCastellan.com Heather Wilds is an audiobook narrator and an award-winning actress. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the University of Glamorgan and has appeared in numerous plays, receiving critical acclaim. She has also performed in award-winning short films, appeared on television and in commercials, and has worked extensively as a voice-over artist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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