A stunning, addictive fantasy debut that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance in an original world with a historical WWI tone.
C. L. Polk wrote her first story in grade school and still hasn't learned any better. After spending years in strange occupations and wandering western Canada, she settled in southern Alberta with her rescue dog Otis. She has a fondness for knitting, bicycles, and single estate coffee. C. L. has had short stories published in Baen's Universe and Gothic.net, and contributed to the web serial Shadow Unit (http://shadowunit.org/), and spends too much time on twitter at @clpolk.
"Thoroughly charming and deftly paced." --The New York Times
"Invigoratingly original, crisply and subtly and wittily written."
--Anthony Rapp "C.L. Polk's Witchmark is a delightfully compulsive
read. With an intriguing alternate world of magic and modernity and
the costs of both, and an endearing protagonist in Dr. Miles Singer
-- more, please!" --Carrie Vaughn "Enthralling, fast-paced, and
romantic, Witchmark unveils a fascinating world. Polk writes with
assured ease. I can't wait for her next book!" --Elizabeth Hoyt
"This book has it all: alternate history Edwardian world, magic
system world-building, murder mystery, family drama, examination of
class systems -- did I mention magic? -- and a sweet male/male
romance." --Alyssa Cole "A crackler, with layers like a nesting
doll and just as delightful to discover. Witchmark is a can't-miss
debut that will enchant readers." --Booklist, starred Review
"Polk's stellar debut... blends taut mystery, exciting political
intrigue, and inventive fantasy... Polk is a writer to watch."
--Publishers Weekly, starred Review "The world of this new series
feel rich and familiar, yet wholly unique. The atmosphere is
perfect for this tale of dangerous magic, lost souls and lonely
hearts." --RT Book Reviews "The subtle ways Polk builds her
characters, reveals the systems under which they live and unwinds a
complicated, twisting plot with both personal and political
implications are testaments to her skill as a storyteller." --Shelf
Awareness "This book has romance, mystery, witch battles, and
bicycle chases." --Elizabeth Bear "Glowing with expertly handled
magic, in a deeply-layered alternate world, Polk's Witchmark is a
serious mystery and a steaming romance. I'm enchanted." --Fran
Wilde "Witchmark is a brilliant read, full of atmosphere and
thrills, likable characters, and more than a bit of romance. It is
a remarkable debut!" --Los Angeles Public Library "If you need a
fun queer period adventure romance, you'll want to add this to your
TBR pile." --Aliette de Bodard "Witchmark is an exciting,
accomplished and wonderfully written debut. C.L. Polk has created a
world which, while recognisable, is nonetheless wholly original --
the perfect setting for a fast-paced, complex and wonderfully
characterised story." --Foz Meadows A Reader's Digest Top 25 Best
Fantasy Series Ever Written
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