In this third in the series that started with
Sorcery and Cecelia, Ceci and Kate have both now been married 10 years, and each has a household of kids. Ceci's husband, James, is still connected to Admiral Nelson who is now the Prime Minister. Nelson asks James to investigate the disappearance of a foreign wizard who was researching a future path for a new railroad line. Ceci leaves her three children with Kate and goes with her husband on the investigation. They soon discover that something very big is happening to the magical ley lines of England. Both couples get caught up in the intrigue and the two women, and their two husbands, exchange letters about their adventures.
This may be my favorite of the three books because not only do we see the two women's letters, but also James and Thomas'. The way they talk about their children and all their shenanigans is delightful. The men joke about their kids being hellions, but do it in such a way that you can tell they love their kids and love being fathers. The women talk about all their children's adventures in a funny understated way. As a reader you can imagine all the second cousins playing and plotting in the background and having the times of their lives. This has been a very light and entertaining series and I am a little sad to see it end. (2009, 328 p.)
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