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The Brass Box
by
K.M. Mahoney (Goodreads Author)
Is it real, or just smoke and mirrors?
As a member of the British gentry, Marcus Fleetwood-Smythe s life is an endless round of responsibility and duty. Charged with finding a magician for his sister s upcoming wedding, he ventures out into the pouring rain and finds Teague, whose free spirit calls to Marcus. And makes him hunger for anything and everything his position won...more
As a member of the British gentry, Marcus Fleetwood-Smythe s life is an endless round of responsibility and duty. Charged with finding a magician for his sister s upcoming wedding, he ventures out into the pouring rain and finds Teague, whose free spirit calls to Marcus. And makes him hunger for anything and everything his position won...more
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Published
(first published September 16th 2010)
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3.5 stars rounded up
The Brass Box blends magic with reality to offer a lovely and totally charming short story. The characters come to life with warmth and vitality as the backdrop of London feels familiar and somewhat basic. Instead it’s the connection between the men that shines and the writing with Mahoney’s clear style and voice. This is just enough to whet your appetite for these men and leave you wanting more.
The story is about an untitled gentleman named Marcus who’s bound by duty and su...more
The Brass Box blends magic with reality to offer a lovely and totally charming short story. The characters come to life with warmth and vitality as the backdrop of London feels familiar and somewhat basic. Instead it’s the connection between the men that shines and the writing with Mahoney’s clear style and voice. This is just enough to whet your appetite for these men and leave you wanting more.
The story is about an untitled gentleman named Marcus who’s bound by duty and su...more
Book had potential and decent writing, but fell flat. World building with Teague's magic kinda went nowhere, and all the big things felt anti-climatic. Like...
"I can do magic."
"Cool. I knew."
"Oh."
Just couldn't get into this one at all.
"I can do magic."
"Cool. I knew."
"Oh."
Just couldn't get into this one at all.
3.5 stars
Apr 27, 2013
Shannon
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