Too Many Magicians

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Summary: A wonderful amalgamation
Review: I love Garrett's Lord Darcy books. They combine elements of mystery, fantasy, and alternative history in a very imaginative mixture. I originally read "Too Many Magicians" many years ago. I just reread it, and to my delight spotted the characters of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin(who is named Lord Bontriomphe). I wasn't familar with Rex Stout the first time I read the book and delighted in spotting the items borrowed(lovingly) from Stout - The red leather chair, the large globe, the painting(not a picture) of the waterfall, his obsession with herbs(not orchids.

Rating:
Summary: A wonderful amalgamation
Review: I love Garrett's Lord Darcy books. They combine elements of mystery, fantasy, and alternative history in a very imaginative mixture. I originally read "Too Many Magicians" many years ago. I just reread it, and to my delight spotted the characters of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin(who is named Lord Bontriomphe). I wasn't familar with Rex Stout the first time I read the book and delighted in spotting the items borrowed(lovingly) from Stout - The red leather chair, the large globe, the painting(not a picture) of the waterfall, his obsession with herbs(not orchids.

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Summary: It is an excellent combination of magic and deduction.
Review: Set in an alternate world where science is just a dream and the laws of magic are real, Lord Darcy, chief Investiagtor for the Duke of Normandy, and his chief forensic magician, Master Sean, are in action again. They become involved in a case concerning National Security, black magic, adventure, international intrigue and, of course, murder.

Who murdered one of the preminent magicians of the realm at the annual Magicians Convention? To find out, you'll have to read it and it's a page turner all the way. So settle back for a fast, twisted, tangled mystery that will leave you guessing until the last.