Golden City

#1 Golden City

J. Kathleen Cheney

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ROC
01 February 2016

Fantasy; Magic; Sword & Sorcery; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Detective Fantasy

Series: Golden City

When her employer and only confidante decides to elope, Oriana agrees to accompany her to Paris. But before they can depart, the two women are abducted and left to drown. Trapped beneath the waves, Oriana survives because of her heritage, but she is forced to watch her only friend die.

When her employer and only confidante decides to elope, Oriana agrees to accompany her to Paris. But before they can depart, the two women are abducted and left to drown. Trapped beneath the waves, Oriana survives because of her heritage, but she is forced to watch her only friend die.

Vowing vengeance, Oriana crosses paths with Duilio Ferreira-a police consultant who has been investigating the disappearance of a string of servants from the city's wealthiest homes. Duilio also has a secret- He is a seer and his gifts have led him to Oriana.

Bound by their secrets, not trusting each other completely yet having no choice but to work together, Oriana and Duilio must expose a twisted plot of magic so dark that it could cause the very fabric of history to come undone . . .

' A

masterpiece of historical fantasy . . . The fascinating mannerisms of the age and the extreme formality of two people growing fonder of each other add a charmingly fresh appeal that will cross over to romance fans as well as to period fantasy readers.' Library Journal 'J.K. Cheney's alternate Portugal, a society of delicate manners, gaslights, and under-the-sea artworks, provides a lush backdrop for an intricate mystery of murder, spies, selkies, and very dark magic. A most enjoyable debut.' Carol Berg, author of the Novels of the Collegia Magica

' P ulls readers in right off the bat . . . Oriana's 'extra' abilities are thoroughly intriguing and readers will love the crackling banter and working relationship between Oriana and Duilio.'Romantic Times

'An ambitious debut from Cheney- part fantasy, part romance, part police procedural and part love letter to Lisbon in the early 1900s . . .

the author

does a lovely job connecting magical, historical and romantic elements.' Kirkus Reviews

By: J. Kathleen Cheney
Imprint: ROC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 172mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 197g
ISBN: 9780451417756
ISBN 10: 0451417755
Series: Golden City
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 February 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. Kathleen Cheney is a former teacher and has taught mathematics ranging from seventh grade to calculus, with a brief stint as a gifted and talented specialist. Her short fiction has been published in such venues as Fantasy Magazine and Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and her novella Iron Shoes was a Nebula Finalist in 2010.

Reviews for Golden City (#1 Golden City)

[A] masterpiece of historical fantasy...The fascinating mannerisms of the age and the extreme formality of two people growing fonder of each other add a charmingly fresh appeal that will cross over to romance fans as well as to period fantasy readers. --Library Journal J.K. Cheney's alternate Portugal, a society of delicate manners, gaslights, and under-the-sea artworks, provides a lush backdrop for an intricate mystery of murder, spies, selkies, and very dark magic. A most enjoyable debut. --Carol Berg, author of the Novels of the Collegia Magica [P]ulls readers in right off the bat...Oriana's 'extra' abilities are thoroughly intriguing and readers will love the crackling banter and working relationship between Oriana and Duilio. --Romantic Times An ambitious debut from Cheney: part fantasy, part romance, part police procedural and part love letter to Lisbon in the early 1900s...[the author] does a lovely job connecting magical, historical and romantic elements. --Kirkus Reviews