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A review by wynwicket
A Star Shall Fall by Marie Brennan
5.0
In this historical fantasy, the Great Fire of London in 1666 was caused by a great Dragon. It was banished to Halley's Comet by Queen Lune and her Faerie Court, and London and her people were saved for many years. But the comet's on its way back towards Earth, and this time the Dragon wants revenge....
Meanwhile, a young human man, Galen St. Clair searches for a bride to save his family's failing fortunes. Unfortunately, he's the Prince of the Stone, the Faerie Queen's human consort, and he's desperately in love with her.
Complications involving the Royal Society, alchemy, the crumbling walls of the Onyx Court, and a genie ensue.
A perfect blend of 18th-Century historical fiction and a fantasy adventure, with a poignant and powerful ending. Good stuff! This was apparently Book 3 in the series, but it can be read (as I did) out of sequence with no confusion.
Meanwhile, a young human man, Galen St. Clair searches for a bride to save his family's failing fortunes. Unfortunately, he's the Prince of the Stone, the Faerie Queen's human consort, and he's desperately in love with her.
Complications involving the Royal Society, alchemy, the crumbling walls of the Onyx Court, and a genie ensue.
A perfect blend of 18th-Century historical fiction and a fantasy adventure, with a poignant and powerful ending. Good stuff! This was apparently Book 3 in the series, but it can be read (as I did) out of sequence with no confusion.