Synopses & Reviews
From the talented (
Entertainment Weekly) award-winning author of
Whiskey and Water and
Blood and Iron.
Kit Marley and William Shakespeare are playwrights in the service of Queen Elizabeth, employed by the Prometheus Club. Their words, infused with magic, empower Her Majestys rule. But some of the Prometheans, comprised of Englands most influential men and mages, conspire to usurp the Queen.
Able to walk in both worlds, Kit seeks allies to aid him in his mission to protect Elizabethonly to encounter enemies, mortal and monster, who will stop at nothing to usher in a new age. But despite the might of his adversaries, Kit possesses more power than even he can possibly imagine.
About the Author
Elizabeth Bear is an award-winning author of several novels and short stories.