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After Napoleon abdicates, Jane and Vincent go to Belgium for their honeymoon amidst chaos. They must use their magic to overcome personal challenges and potential war.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Mary Robinette Kowal
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