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    Masks and Shadows

    By Stephanie Burgis

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    The year is 1779, and Carlo Morelli, the most renowned castrato singer in Europe, has been invited as an honored guest to Eszterháza Palace. With Carlo in Prince Nikolaus Esterházy's carriage, ride a Prussian spy and one of the most notorious alchemists in the Habsburg Empire. Already at Eszterháza is Charlotte von Steinbeck, the very proper sister of Prince Nikolaus's mistress. Charlotte has retreated to the countryside to mourn her husband's death. Now, she must overcome the ingrained rules of her society in order to uncover the dangerous secrets lurking within the palace's golden walls. Music, magic, and blackmail mingle in a plot to assassinate the Habsburg Emperor and Empress--a plot that can only be stopped if Carlo and Charlotte can see through the masks worn by everyone they meet. From the Trade Paperback edition.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPyr
    Release dateApr 12, 2016
    ISBN9781633881334
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    Stephanie Burgis

    Stephanie Burgis grew up in East Lansing, Michigan, but now she lives in Wales with her husband (fellow writer and ebook cover designer Patrick Samphire), their two sons, and their very vocal tabby cat, Pebbles (who basically owns Steph's Instagram account). She writes wildly romantic historical fantasy for adults (most recently, Scales and Sensibility, Good Neighbors, and the Harwood Spellbook series) and fun, funny MG fantasy adventures for kids (most recently, The Raven Heir and the Dragon with a Chocolate Heart trilogy).

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    • 4/5
      This was one of those lucky 'I'll just read a couple of pages to see' that ends up as something really good.

      What does this book have to recommend it? Apart from its interesting setting, both place and time, it has great characters, writing and story.
      None of the characters can fully claim the title 'main' though. It works well in this case.
      There is mystery, a plot against the emperor and empress and a dash of magic. And one mustn't forget a horror element. The thing is, nothing in this novel is overdone nor does it overwhelm other layers of the story. There are three acts, each with its short scenes featuring different characters. It's a very fast read because of it.

      Most of the characters are well written. What I liked is that not all of the annoying ones suddenly have a change of heart when it comes to their attitudes (some really are obnoxious and stay like that till the end). Some, though, find courage even when everything is turned against them.
      And some even become heroes. You'd be surprised how unlikely heroes rise in this story.

      There is a very slow burning romance between the two if not main, but certainly most likeable characters. It is not intrusive; it is a bit behind the scenes, various plots and people playing their roles, but it is always present. The romance between Charlotte and Carlo is wonderfully written.

      ARC downloaded from Edelweiss, courtesy of Prometheus Books/Pyr