Shades of Milk and Honey

by Mary Robinette Kowal

First published 2013

Jane Ellsworth possesses extraordinary skill with glamour magic, yet at twenty-eight she remains overlooked in Dorchester society. Her younger sister Melody captures the attention of eligible gentlemen with her beauty while Jane's magical talents go unnoticed. The sisters navigate a world where manipulating glamour ranks as a necessary accomplishment for ladies, but marriage prospects still depend on conventional attractions. Jane accepts her invisible status until a crisis threatens her family's reputation. She must stretch her glamour abilities beyond their limits to protect those she loves. As Jane fights to restore her family's honor, she discovers that her remarkable skills and fierce loyalty draw the notice of someone who sees past surface appearances. Her magical intervention leads her into an unexpected romance with a man who values her talents and character over conventional beauty.

Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, 19th-century

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: Dorchester

Period: 19th-Century

262 pages · Paperback · Corsair

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