Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com or on Twitter at @mercedeslackey.
Praise for the Elemental Masters series:
“The Paris of Degas, turn-of-the-century Blackpool, and the
desperation of young girls without family or other protection come
to life in a story that should interest a broad readership.”
—Booklist
“All in fine fairy-tale tradition…. It’s grim fun, with some
nice historical detail, and just a hint of romance to help lighten
things.” —Locus
“The action and dialogue flow freely, mingling with beautiful
descriptions of European countryside and just a hint of romance….
A well-developed heroine and engaging story.” —Publishers
Weekly
“The fifth in the series involving the mysterious Elemental
Masters, this story of a resourceful young dancer also delivers a
new version of a classic fairy tale. Richly detailed historic
backgrounds add flavor and richness to an already strong
series that belongs in most fantasy collections. Highly
recommended.” —Library Journal
“Lackey’s fantastical world of Elementals, plus her delightful Nan
and Sarah, create an amusing contrast for Arthur Conan Doyle’s
Sherlock Holmes and John Watson…. The mix of humor, history,
fantasy, and mystery is balanced in a way that any reader
could pick up the book and thoroughly enjoy it from beginning to
end.” —RT Reviews
“The Elementals novels are beautiful, romantic adult fairy
tales. Master magician Mercedes Lackey writes a charming fantasy.”
—Worlds of Wonder
“Ms. Lackey is a master in fantasy, and this visit to an
alternate historical England is no exception. Vivid
characterization and believable surroundings are flawlessly joined
in a well-detailed world.” —Darque Reviews
A fantastic cat-and-mouse game among a shape-changing troll, Elemental Masters and a gifted dancer in Victorian England makes Lackey's latest Elemental Masters installment (after 2005's The Wizard of London) a charmer. When young, impoverished Ninette Dupond is fired from the Paris Opera Ballet after upstaging its star, her Elementally gifted cat, Thomas, reveals his extraordinary skills and urges her to flee France. Once in Blackpool, Thomas shows her how to assume the identity of Nina Tchereslavsky, a Russian prima donna, and brings her to the attention of Elemental Master Nigel Barrett and his theatrically inclined cohorts. Soon, "Nina" is dancing happily in their latest theatrical production, until the real Nina-or rather, the troll that long ago possessed the real Nina's body-learns of the imposter and rushes to unmask her. This is Lackey at her best, mixing whimsy and magic with a fast-paced plot. (Nov.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
Praise for the Elemental Masters series:
"The Paris of Degas, turn-of-the-century Blackpool, and the
desperation of young girls without family or other protection come
to life in a story that should interest a broad readership."
-Booklist
"All in fine fairy-tale tradition.... It's grim fun, with
some nice historical detail, and just a hint of romance to help
lighten things." -Locus
"The action and dialogue flow freely, mingling with beautiful
descriptions of European countryside and just a hint of romance....
A well-developed heroine and engaging story." -Publishers
Weekly
"The fifth in the series involving the mysterious Elemental
Masters, this story of a resourceful young dancer also delivers a
new version of a classic fairy tale. Richly detailed historic
backgrounds add flavor and richness to an already strong series
that belongs in most fantasy collections. Highly recommended."
-Library Journal
"Lackey's fantastical world of Elementals, plus her delightful Nan
and Sarah, create an amusing contrast for Arthur Conan Doyle's
Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.... The mix of humor, history,
fantasy, and mystery is balanced in a way that any reader could
pick up the book and thoroughly enjoy it from beginning to end."
-RT Reviews
"The Elementals novels are beautiful, romantic adult fairy
tales. Master magician Mercedes Lackey writes a charming
fantasy." -Worlds of Wonder
"Ms. Lackey is a master in fantasy, and this visit to an
alternate historical England is no exception. Vivid
characterization and believable surroundings are flawlessly joined
in a well-detailed world." -Darque Reviews
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