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A Matter of Magic

  • 2010 first published
  • 448 pages
  • 2 editions

A Matter of Magic is a 2010 historical fantasy and stage-magic fiction novel by Patricia C. Wrede. It deals with young women and magicians.

At about 448 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Young women
  • Magicians
  • Historical fantasy
  • London, England

Quick answers

Who wrote A Matter of Magic?

A Matter of Magic was written by Patricia C. Wrede and first published in 2010.

What genre is A Matter of Magic?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is A Matter of Magic?

The median edition has 448 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to A Matter of Magic?

Readers who like it often enjoy Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, A Conjuring of Light and The Night Circus.

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