A Charade Of Magic Series by Helen Harper

The best way to live in the Mage ruled city of Glasgow is to keep your head down and your mouth closed.That’s not usually a problem for Mairi Wallace. By day she works at a small shop selling tartan and by night she studies to become an apothecary. She knows her place and her limitations. All that changes, however, when her old childhood friend sends her a desperate message seeking her help - and the Mages themselves cross Mairi’s path. Suddenly, remaining unnoticed is no longer an option... moreThe best way to live in the Mage ruled city of Glasgow is to keep your head down and your mouth closed.That’s not usually a problem for Mairi Wallace. By day she works at a small shop selling tartan and by night she studies to become an apothecary. She knows her place and her limitations. All that changes, however, when her old childhood friend sends her a desperate message seeking her help - and the Mages themselves cross Mairi’s path. Suddenly, remaining unnoticed is no longer an option.There’s more to Mairi than she realises but, if she wants to fulfil her full potential, she’s going to have to fight to stay alive - and only time will tell if she can beat the Mages at their own game.From twisted wynds and tartan shops to a dangerous daemon and the magic infused City Chambers, the future of a nation might lie with one solitary woman.Hummingbird is the first thrilling book in A Charade Of Magic. The fight for freedom starts here. less

All across Scotland, the resistance movement is growing in both strength and numbers. For the first time in five generations, the Mages are afraid - and it’s all because of one woman.But Mairi knows where the real power lies and that it is the Mages who maintain control of the country. She has become the poster girl for the resistance and her magic is growing stronger by the day. That doesn’t mean, however, that she has any real chance of succeeding against the might of the Mages... moreAll across Scotland, the resistance movement is growing in both strength and numbers. For the first time in five generations, the Mages are afraid - and it’s all because of one woman.But Mairi knows where the real power lies and that it is the Mages who maintain control of the country. She has become the poster girl for the resistance and her magic is growing stronger by the day. That doesn’t mean, however, that she has any real chance of succeeding against the might of the Mages.And yet strange things are afoot. Crude runes are appearing all over the country while the Afflicted seem to be changing - and not for the better. The very soul of Scotland may soon be up for grabs.If ever there is a time for a true hero to step forward, this is it.Nightingale is the second thrilling book in A Charade of Magic. The fight for freedom continues. less

Mairi Wallace has faced terrible dangers since she discovered her magical abilities. But she's never experienced anything as hazardous as this. An unfamiliar peril has arisen and suddenly the Mages are no longer the biggest threat to Scotland's future. A new King, with the Afflicted hordes at his beck and call, is claiming her country for his own... moreMairi Wallace has faced terrible dangers since she discovered her magical abilities. But she's never experienced anything as hazardous as this. An unfamiliar peril has arisen and suddenly the Mages are no longer the biggest threat to Scotland's future. A new King, with the Afflicted hordes at his beck and call, is claiming her country for his own.From the towering battlements at Edinburgh Castle to the sweeping streets of Glasgow, Mairi and her friends are going to have to draw on every scrap of power they have. And if she doesn't embrace the unthinkable and work with the Mages to save her people, Scotland's future might prove to be very bleak indeed.Red Hawk is the thrilling third and final book in A Charade of Magic. less

I thought I was powerless ... I was wrong.Three thrilling books in one volume.Book One - HummingbirdBook Two - NightingaleBook Three - Red HawkScotland is ruled by the Mages. They have all the power and all the privilege - and their cruel authority cannot be questioned. Not if you want to live. The best way to survive is to keep your head down and your mouth closed. Mairi Wallace is a nobody. She's female so she believes she has no magic and she's poor so she believes she has no agency... moreI thought I was powerless ... I was wrong.Three thrilling books in one volume.Book One - HummingbirdBook Two - NightingaleBook Three - Red HawkScotland is ruled by the Mages. They have all the power and all the privilege - and their cruel authority cannot be questioned. Not if you want to live. The best way to survive is to keep your head down and your mouth closed. Mairi Wallace is a nobody. She's female so she believes she has no magic and she's poor so she believes she has no agency. But when the Mages bring their vicious methods to her own front door, she feels she has no choice but to fight back. She won't be alone, however. With the help of the resistance movement, an enslaved daemon and the few existing Mages who are tired of the lies and the violence, Mairi is going to change her country's fate. But there are dangers around every corner and this won't be an easy fight. From twisted wynds and tartan shops to a dangerous daemon and the magic infused City Chambers, the future of a nation might lie with one solitary woman.***** "A five star read that deserves every step of freedom."***** "Any book by Helen Harper is excellent but this was just amazing."***** "I was crying, laughing, on the edge of my seat." less