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Mary Gentle
Mary Gentle writes distinctive historical and military fantasy, often with a clever, incisive style. Her notable works include the satirical Grunts, the alternate history Worlds That Weren't, and the intricate A Secret History.
The architecture of desire
Synopsis
In a richly imagined Renaissance London, a unique architect is commissioned to design a structure that embodies the very essence of desire. As the project unfolds, the boundaries between art, magic, and reality blur, drawing the characters into a world where ambition and the supernatural intertwine. This novel explores the profound impact of creation and the hidden forces that shape human longing.