Caroline Stevermer Knihy

Set against the backdrop of England's railway revolution, the story unfolds through letters exchanged between Kate, Cecy, and their husbands. When James investigates the mysterious disappearance of a German railway engineer, he and Cecy uncover a perilous connection between the railways and ancient underground magic. This revelation threatens the stability of England itself. The narrative weaves together elements of magic, mystery, adventure, humor, and romance, continuing the captivating saga of the cousins' adventures.

Set against the backdrop of a European tour, the story follows newlyweds Kate and Cecy as they encounter a series of bizarre events in France, including a mysterious package and an assault on a valet. As they uncover a magical conspiracy threatening to take over Europe, the couples find themselves in a thrilling race to stop the impending danger. The blend of adventure and magic promises unpredictable twists, making their journey both perilous and exciting.

Reminiscent of The Golem and the Jinni, The Glass Magician by Caroline Stevermer is a magical and romantic tale set in New York’s Gilded Age. New York 1905—The Vanderbilts. The Astors. The Morgans. They are the cream of society—and they own the nation on the cusp of a new century. Thalia Cutler doesn’t have any of those family connections. What she does know is stage magic and she dazzles audiences with an act that takes your breath away. That is, until one night when a trick goes horribly awry. In surviving she discovers that she can shapeshift, and has the potential to take her place among the rich and powerful. But first, she’ll have to learn to control that power...before the real monsters descend to feast.

While Kate is at the Royal College of Wizards, she nearly is poisoned with a dangerous cup of hot chocolate while Oliver must find a way to break the spell of being turned into a tree, in a tale of magic set in Regency London. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint.