The Magician's Daughter

The Magician’s Daughter is that most rare and precious thing: a brand-new classic, both wholly original and wonderfully nostalgic. It’s an absolute treasure – Alix E. Harrow, author of THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARYthis exciting tale of a young woman caught between two worlds is brilliantly-imagined. I love the way Parry blends mythic elements with wit and heart … a book to be absolutely devoured – Lucy Holland, author of SISTERSONGThere are the best kind of fairy-tale elements in The Magician’s Daughter - the ones that draw you in and make you believe that magic does exist. Animal familiars, an island that only appears on certain days, and a young heroine who learns the depths of her strength. I absolutely adored it! – Andrea Stewart, author of THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTERThe Magician’s Daughter casts a spell with its warm and subtle prose. Parry has created an enchantment of a novel. A coming-of-age story teeming with magic, with characters striving to change an unjust world … this is a book to be savoured – E. J. Beaton, author of THE COUNCILLORThe Magician’s Daughter is innovative fairy tale and deftly researched historical fiction in one, full of captivating magic and richly drawn characters – Rowenna MillerA coming-of-age fantasy … filled with heartbreak and wonder – LIBRARY JOURNALThe Magician’s Daughter is a beautiful, heartfelt historical fantasy that focuses on found family and what lies at the heart of magic – NOVEL NOTIONSIf you’re looking for something to recapture some magic in your life, something that touches the bit inside all of us that dreams impossible dreams, then I can’t recommend this book enough – LIGHTSPEEDThe Magician’s Daughter is a delightful little fantasy that pulls at all the right heartstrings … For those who fondly remember the works of Frances Hodgson Burnett or Lewis Carroll, this novel will definitely be your (bread, butter and) jam – WALL STREET JOURNAL

H.G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat in Wellington, New Zealand, which she shares with her sister and two overactive rabbits. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington, and teaches English, Film, and Media Studies. She is also the author of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep and a variety of short fiction.

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