Review and Giveaway: “Congress of Secrets” by Stephanie Burgis

28 December, 2016 - Grace 3 Comments

After Napoleon’s defeat, world leaders and aristocrats gathered for the Congress of Vienna in order to negotiate peace between the world’s powers. In Congress of Secrets, Stephanie Burgis reimagines what the Congress of Vienna would be like if dark alchemy was in play. The story alternates between two major protagonists. Caroline Wyndham is an English heiressRead more

“Masks and Shadows” by Stephanie Burgis

14 April, 201613 March, 2018 - Grace 4 Comments

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