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Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot [Paperback]

Patricia C. Wrede , Caroline Stevermer
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 1, 2004
A great deal is happening in London and the country this season.

For starters, there's the witch who tried to poison Kate at the Royal College of Wizards. There's also the man who seems to be spying on Cecelia. (Though he's not doing a very good job of it--so just what are his intentions?) And then there's Oliver. Ever since he was turned into a tree, he hasn't bothered to tell anyone where he is.

Clearly, magic is a deadly and dangerous business. And the girls might be in fear for their lives . . . if only they weren't having so much fun!

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Editorial Reviews

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"Witty, light, and funny . . . Regency romance as well as fantasy fans are going to line up for it."--The Bulletin

"A cult epistolary fantasy . . . Beguiling."--Kirkus Reviews

"Older girls who have outgrown Harry Potter will like their slightly rebellious natures, the magical twists and turns, and especially the humor and quick pace."--The San Diego Union-Tribune

About the Author

PATRICIA C. WREDE has written many novels, including Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot and The Grand Tour coauthored with Caroline Stevermer, as well as the four books in her own series, the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. She lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota.


CAROLINE STEVERMER has written several books for adults and one other fantasy novel for young readers, River Rats. Ms. Stevermer also lives in Minneapolis.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Graphia; Reprint edition (September 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 015205300X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0152053000
  • Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

This was a fun read that effectively mixed Jane Austen style historical fiction and magic. Avid Reader  |  32 reviewers made a similar statement
The idea of having two seperate main characters and plots that end up converging was a lot of fun! Deanna Peugeot  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
I enjoyed this book very much and I recommend it for girls of any age. FogCityBookGal  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
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107 of 108 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Okay, here's another book that I snagged off the shelf for its gorgeous cover. I loved the idea of an enchanted chocolate pot and perhaps was even more overjoyed to find that it was written by two of my favorite authors, (Wrede, of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and Stevermer, of A College of Magics.) and horrified that I hadn't read it before, as this was simply a republication of the original, published in 1987!

Already holding high expectations from the book, I was suprised when it started out slow. Used to the fast paced Harry Potter or the action-to-the-minute Enchanted Forest Chronicles, it took me a few chapters to really connect with the characters.

Written in letter form between two cousins, Kate and Cecelia, the book takes place in an alternate (magical) universe in England 1817. The two are well-born girls; Kate is off having a Season in London while Cecelia stays at home in the country. Kate feels pushed aside by her beautiful sister Georgina; Cecelia is put out by not being allowed a Season of her own.

But the plot soon picks up as the two girls' stories intertwine. In the country, ordinary Dorothea becomes irresistable to all men. Clever Cecelia befriends her and starts to unwind the mystery behind the weird attraction. Meanwhile, in London, Kate is almost poisoned by an "old" lady in a garden and befriends an "odious" Marquis to whom the retrieval of the the Enchanted Chocolate Pot is quite important.

The language and the magic in the book speak for themselves; I was completely drawn into this unique world. The intrigue and mystery were believable and definitely kept me turning pages. Kate and Cecelia's letters are witty and funny as they dabble in sorcery and try to save the Marquis of Shofield and themselves from the clutches of the estranged sorcerers Lady Miranda and Sir Hilary.

So...I would definitely reccommend this novel. IT WAS FABULOUS! This review really doesn't do the book justice. YOU HAVE TO READ IT! If you have any respect for fantasy novels, you simply must purshase this book. Consider making it a part of your permanent library. (You'll be wanting to read it again, I promise!)

Happy Reading! And watch for a its sequel, The Grand Tour, which might be out this summer!

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76 of 77 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars When you need a Mysterious Marquis.... January 14, 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"Sorcery and Cecelia," an epistolary Fantasy Regency Romance (*phew!*), has quickly joined the ranks of my "novels to read when you want to stay up all night and languish all morning." Quite simply, the book is charming. Rarely do collaborative efforts seem to work, but "Sorcery and Cecelia" most assuredly does! Following the adventures of two cousins - the inept Kate in her first season in London, and the headstrong Cecelia as she discovers her sorcerous abilities - the reader is swept into a world of danger, mystery and intrigue (and the never fully explained story of WHAT in the world that adventure with the goat was about) that makes the pages turn of their own accord! The historical research is solid, the content wholesome and exciting, and the romances (Kate's especially) to sigh for. In short, as the others have said before me, this is *fun*.

Unfortunately, good novels seems to be out of vogue today, and you'll have an either difficult or exorbitant time buying it. For those who have read Wrede's other two Fantasy Regencies, "Mairelon the Magician" and "Magician's Ward," "Sorcery and Cecelia" is a must-read. For those with slim purses, interlibrary loan is a beautiful thing.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Regency fantasy! March 24, 1999
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
In a world just slightly different than Jane Austen's society, we meet two extraordinary young women, Cecelia and Katherine. Katherine is having her Season in London...and what an exciting one it turns out to be! Meanwhile, back home, Cecelia's having a rather intersting time, too. Cecy and Kate encounter malevolent wizards, an *enchantingly* (if you get my drift) beautiful girl with whom every eligible (or not) young man is falling in love, two singularly odious young men...and a very peculiar chocolate pot. Throw this in with a nice number of parties, spells, and detail to the historical time period, add some witty humor and enjoy! A light, fun book to read. If you like this quasi-historical fiction, also try Wrede's Mairelon the Magician, the sequel, Magician's Ward and Stevermer's The Serpent's Egg and A College of Magics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars delightful
This is a light, whimsical read with a little "enchantment" , mystery, and romance thrown in. Clean and wholesome, it is fun, as well as a page-turner. Read more
Published 1 month ago by chilady
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute
This one really deserves 3.5 stars. I like more action in my fantasy. I thought in the beginning that the letter as storywriting would enjoyable, but the novelty wore off before... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Hobbs
5.0 out of 5 stars Sorcery & Cecelia
What a charming book. I feel in love with Cecelia and Kate from the very beginning. Such a delightful pair. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Toni C Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Superb!
A mix of Jane Austen & Diane Duane, S& C sparkles w/wit, charm, & a pinch of magics! Brava, authors!
Published 3 months ago by Samanda b Jeude
4.0 out of 5 stars What's not to love?
Magic! Humor! Romance! The affair with the goat...?

Jane Austen fans should enjoy this epistolary romp with cousins Kate and Cecelia, one on her first London "season,"... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kathlena C
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny & Well written!
Very witty and clever. I can't even tell the two main characters were written separately by two different authors. The book is very cohesive and flows along smoothly.
Published 3 months ago by Bobbie J Kosse
5.0 out of 5 stars A Romp Through Society and Magic in 1817
n 1817 England, in a parallel world where the existence of magic is an accepted part of life, two cousins share their rather eventful lives in a series of letters. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patricia P Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars Regency England with a twist
In this version of a Regency romance, Cecilia and Kate deal with magicians (both good and evil), as well as those irritating men that turn out to be love interests. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery Fantasy Regency Romance
Sorcery & Cecelia: of The Enchanted Chocolate Pot is an epistolary novel, written as a series of letters sent between Cecelia, stuck back at her father's country home, and her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michelle Smythe
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
This book began as a simple bout of fun. Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer corresponded to each other through letters for 6 months in what they called `the Letter Game. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M L LeGette
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