“Masks and Shadows” by Stephanie Burgis

Masks and Shadows is a historical fantasy novel set in Hungary in the 1770s. The Hapsburgs currently reign, but there is constant court intrigue as scheming courtiers try to shift the balance of power. The novel opens as Charlotte von Steinbeck, the newly widowed sister of Prince Nikolaus’ mistress, arrives at Eszterhaza. Charlotte is prim andRead more