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Set in early twentieth‑century New York, the story follows thirteen‑year‑old Sacha Kessler, who serves as the Inquisitor’s apprentice. As enemies old and new threaten him and his family, Sacha reevaluates his commitment to learning magic.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Chris Moriarty
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