We've met Anton Seiber in the previous installment, back then he was on his was to Zurich to become a student of Thaumaturgy there. Thaumaturgy basically means magic. Most people have some magical abilities in this post WWI world Cari created but only some can actually manipulate it and use it to any advantage.
On his was to Zurich - on the train - he met Camille Lumiere an investigator to the Emperor and there he found himself helping him uncover a murderer. Now, 3 months after they depart, Camille is back and though Anton's immediate reaction is pure joy, it changes when he realizes Camille is here to let him know his life is in danger.
Upon Camille and Anton's departure from the train, Anton takes with him a manuscript of a VERY powerful spell. He is still working on uncovering the way it works and both he and Camille realize the person who is murdering Englishmen who arrived to Zurich recently must be looking for Anton. It's only a matter of time before he finds him, better to look for the murderer together.
It's not Anton's usual occupation but he enjoys spending his time with Camille even it's a grim circumstance. We only get Anton's POV (except for the Epilogue) but it's obvious Camille wishes for more as well but he has his reasons to keep a sort of distance. Which means this book is mostly about the investigation - a sort of mystery novel - and less of a romantic one even if there is always the current of attraction and interest from both of their parts.
I enjoyed the ride. While there was a sort of conclusion to the story there is a HUGE part left unresolved and right now Cari is writing the continuing of the story called "The Tank". I'm not going to read it now as I don't like reading books in parts so I'll wait till it's finished then delve into it!
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Rating:
★★★★½
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85
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Read on:
7-8 October 2019
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