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Sorcery & Cecelia

Patricia C. Wrede • 1988 • Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media

Author: Patricia C. Wrede
First published: 1988
Publisher: Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Genres: Fantasy · Fiction · Science fiction
ISBN: 9781453254707

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This book stands as a notable example of epistolary fiction, using the format of personal correspondence to build its narrative world. Its structure offers readers a unique, intimate perspective on the lives of its characters, reflecting a classic approach to storytelling through written exchange.

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Sorcery and Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot was born from a creative letter-writing game played between authors Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer. Throughout the 1980s, the two friends composed correspondence as their fictional Regency-era cousins, Kate and Cecelia, inadvertently weaving a complex mystery involving magical societies and high-society intrigue. The resulting manuscript was published in 1988, blending the witty social manners of Jane Austen with an imaginative secondary-world fantasy setting.

The book is widely regarded as a foundational text in the epistolary fantasy genre, praised for its sharp dialogue and seamless integration of historical tone with fantastical elements. While it initially found a niche audience, its subsequent re-releases solidified its status as a cult classic. The narrative style intentionally mimics the voice of 19th-century letter writing, focusing on domestic spheres that contrast humorously with the dangerous magical conspiracies unfolding in the background.

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