A startlingly original new fantasy
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Shadow of Albion is that most rare of things - a startlingly original fantasy, and a thumping good read. It's a blend of well-researched historical fiction, romance and science fantasy, and I have to admit - I'm hooked! As a long-time fan of both Miss Norton's science fiction books and Georgette Heyer's Regency romances, I can whole-heartedly recommend this to other readers with similar tastes. I loved the in-jokes throughout the book (in particular the references to the Scarlet Pimpernel, one of my favourite childhood heroes). On the negative side, I wished that the magic referred to and used by the characters played a larger part in the plot, I felt this aspect of the book was neglected and could be much more developed - something I hope a sequel will address. I for one will be waiting impatiently for the second volume!
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I really liked it
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This was a good book. It was an origional idea, which is unusual nowadays. The only thing is that people wouldn't have practiced witchcraft openly even in an alternative regency. Charles the II wasn't that lax in his opinions on it.
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Excellent alternate-history!
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The Shadow of Albion was a terrific, fast-paced romp through early 19th century England and France--as it might have been... Sarah and Wessex were extremely likeable characters and the entire book was filled with twists of wry humor. This is entertainment at its finest. Those who liked Shadow should also try Goblin Moon by Teresa Edgerton. If you thought Wessex had a lot of interesting exploding gadgets, wait until you meet Lord Francis Skelbrooke...
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I had fun with this one!
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Shadow of Albion is a genre-bending tour-de-force, blending Romance, Fantasy, Alternate History, Regency, Mystery and just the right amount of "Man from U.N.C.L.E" derring-do. My only complaint is that it ended too quickly!
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This book was absolutely wonderful!
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I loved the way Sarah and the Duke of Wessex kept on sort of warring with each other! They were great. I also loved the thought of there being an alternate universe like in that book.
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