Books like Magic & Malice by Patricia C. Wrede
Regency England is the setting of a world where wizards study at the Royal College of Wizards. Kim, a street‑thief who masquerades as a boy, faces an uncertain future when an opportunity to earn money turns disastrous. She is tasked with locating a silver bowl in Mairelon the Magician’s wagon and is injured by a magical explosion, revealing Mairelon’s true identity as a wizard. Captured and intrigued, Kim agrees to accompany Mairelon, trading her thieving skills for magical knowledge. Together, they embark on a series of mishaps, mayhem, and playful encounters with a colorful cast of characters.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Patricia C. Wrede
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