In many ways it was the beginning of what we call the modern world, which means it was also the end of a previous time. I wanted to write a fantasy in a setting that was more up to date than the standard quasi-medieval fantasy world, and the time just before World War 1 began to beckon. History is a rich resource for any fantasy writer, as well as being immensely interesting in its own right. I’ve been intrigued by the link between history and fantasy for a long time. Aubrey and George are hailed as heroes for foiling the attempt on the prince’s’ life – but who sent the golem, and why? Aubrey is far too curious to let the authorities handle this one, and he and George start investigating … They discover a golem, a magical creature built to perform one task: to kill Prince Albert. George would follow Aubrey anywhere – and with Aubrey’s talent for thinking up daring schemes that will get them both into trouble, that’s no easy thing to do.Īt a weekend shooting party at Prince Albert’s country estate, the boys find themselves in a hotbed of political intrigue. At least he has his best friend, George, there to back him up. He’s also brilliant at magic, but he’s stuck at boarding school. There’s a magical and political storm brewing – and Aubrey Fitzwilliam is making sure he’s right in the centre of it …Īubrey Fitzwilliam is the son of a prominent ex-prime minister. BLAZE OF GLORY Blaze of Glory – Michael Pryor
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