The Magenta has returned to the shores of England, carrying young Kate, her friend Thomas and the ship's charismatic owner, Jacob Crane, up the Thames They have recently escaped the sorcerer Demurral, and Kate searches the waves for a sign of their friend Raphah, lost to the sea But further trouble awaits them in London, where their beloved ship is seized Meanwhile, figures stir on the shores further North Beadle, Demurral's one time servant has survived, while other shadows from Jacob and Kate's past are also awakening Has Demurral really been vanquished forever? Who is the lady who haunts the roads South? What is the hidden secret of Salmander Street? A tale of mystery and adventure running between the wilds of the North and South, from the bestselling author of Shadowmancer, Wormwood and Tersias

 

This book features in the following series: Shadowmancer, Shadowmancer Series .

There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Faber & Faber .

G. P. Taylor(www. shadowmancer. com) is the author of Tersias the Oracle, as well as New York Times bestsellers Shadowmancer and Wormwood. He has recently co-authored Rosie: note to self with Claire Connor.