
The Golden Age of Magic
A Novel
Luanne G. Smith(Author)
47North (Publisher)
Published on 1. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
251 pages
978-1-6625-2501-8 (ISBN)
Description
Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.
Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fees Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protege onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?
It's 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else's. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal-the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste's success.
But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it's Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protege and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.
Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fees Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protege onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?
It's 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else's. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal-the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste's success.
But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it's Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protege and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.
Reviews / Votes
"An enjoyable spin on the classic fairy godmother's trope...The allure of Hollywoodland comes alive." -Historical Novels ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-2501-8 (9781662525018)
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Person
Luanne G. Smith is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of The Vine Witch, The Glamourist, and The Conjurer in the Vine Witch series; The Raven Spell and The Raven Song in the Conspiracy of Magic series; and The Witch's Lens and The Wolf's Eye in the Order of the Seven Stars series. Luanne lives in Colorado at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, where she enjoys hiking, gardening, and a glass of wine at the end of the day. For more information, visit www.luannegsmith.com.