A Marvellous Light (The Last Binding, #1)

by Freya Marske

I am nothing like you, and yet I feel more myself with you.

“And we are but feeble women,” said Miss Morrissey. “Woe.” “Your sister is a magician,” Robin said, pointing out what seemed the largest hole in this story. “Woe,” said Mrs. Kaur firmly, and Robin recalled what Miss Morrissey had said about the assumptions made by men.

Miss Morrissey had previously explained that she wasn't seen as important despite having years of experience in the office, whereas the bad guys decided to focus instead on a man who was brand new to the post.