Witchmark is a must-read for fans of fantasy novels that combine magic and political intrigue. The unique magical world reminiscent of Edwardian England sets the perfect backdrop for a thrilling story of a man trying to escape his past and live a life of his own. The book's most unique feature is its ability to captivate readers with its brilliant pace and memorable characters.

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• Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (2018)
• Locus Award Nominee for First Novel (2019)
• World Fantasy Award for Novel (2019)
• Lambda Literary Award Nominee for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror (2018)
• Prix Aurora Award Nominee for Best Novel (English) (2019)
• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Debut Author (2018)

C. L. Polk arrives on the scene with Witchmark, a stunning, addictive fantasy that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance.In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a World War, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own.Magic marked Miles Singer for suffering the day he was born, doomed either to be enslaved to his family's interest or to be committed to a witches' asylum. He went to war to escape his destiny and came home a different man, but he couldn’t leave his past behind. The war between Aeland and Laneer leaves men changed, strangers to their friends and family, but even after faking his own death and reinventing himself as a doctor at a cash-strapped veterans' hospital, Miles can’t hide what he truly is.When a fatally poisoned patient exposes Miles’ healing gift and his witchmark, he must put his anonymity and freedom at risk to investigate his patient’s murder. To find the truth he’ll need to rely on the family he despises, and on the kindness of the most gorgeous man he’s ever seen.

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