Stronger Than Magic [Paperback]

Heather Cullman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

Taken captive by fairies, Alys Faire is given a chance at freedom provided she can find a husband for the cold-hearted Marquess of Thistlewood, for whom she conceives a passion stronger than magic.

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Once upon a time, a man named Lucan de Thistlewood who was half-human and half-faerie died. His father Aengus, a powerful faerie prince, took the woman who had led Lucan to his death and imprisoned her in the faerie underworld. Alys le Fayre was a beautiful young woman who toyed with the affections of young men-- including Lucan's. Now she is condemned to pass her time with the faeries until Lucan is reborn. According to legend, a faerie has no soul and since Lucan was half-faerie, his only chance at obtaining a soul is by finding true love. Since Alys robbed Lucan of true love she must find his perfect woman for him. The catch is that she only has one hundred and thirty days to do it because that's when Lucan's faerie essence will run out and he will die. Lucan has been reborn as Lucian James Warre, the seventh Marquess of Thistlewood. He has no interest in marriage-- in fact, he doesn't believe in love at all. Alys returns to her world as Alys Faire, sister of Bevis Faire-- a friend of Lucian's who died by a bayonet that was intended for Lucian. Feeling he owes his dead friend a debt, Lucian takes Alys in and agrees to find her a husband. Meanwhile, Alys has to teach Lucian how to feel emotion... and eventually love. If she fails, Lucian will die for a second time without a soul-- and she will lose her own soul forever. Stronger Than Magic is a fanciful tale of love from talented Heather Cullman. Alys and Lucian have a definite love-hate relationship and at times, at least early on, Lucian is a little harsher with Alys than necessary. He is a brooding hero and a challenge for Alys, who has to learn what love is all about before she can hope to coax it out of Lucian. Hedley Bragg, the hob, is a quirky side-kick-- repulsive yet hysterical and a great addition to the story.Heather Cullman has a charming imagination that comes to life in her writing! Stronger Than Magic is whimsical and romantic... a lovely combination! If you like your historicals with a sprinkling of faerie dust, this is the book for you! Heather Cullman deftly combines history and fantasy to create a delightfully romantic tale!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Topaz (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451407326
• ISBN-13: 978-0451407320
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,191,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was one of the best books I ever read, July 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Stronger Than Magic (Paperback)

When you pick a book from a book store, or online, you never really know what you're going to get. Sometimes the book you pick is a real flop. Sometimes the book you pick is pretty good, one of those books that you can get into, but you still put it down when there's something good on TV, or when it's time to make dinner. And sometimes, once in a great while, you get a book that for the life of you, you can't seem to put it down. A book that makes you laugh as well as cry. A book that makes you feel like you're right there - that you know these characters personally. A book that makes you want to keep on reading, even though you KNOW you have to do. A book like Heather Cullman's "Stronger Than Magic." This is the most wonderful book I have ever read. The characters are well developed, and the plot never gets dull or boring. Next time you look for a book to read, I strongly suggest you pick up Stronger Than Magic," by Heather Cullman. You truly won't regret it

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STRONGER THAN MAGIC!! WOW!!, July 4, 2001

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This review is from: Stronger Than Magic (Paperback)

Hi... I just borrowed this book-- "Stronger Than Magic" in the Library. I usually just pick up books without knowing the author. I'm so happy I picked up "Stronger Than Magic." Now, I can't forget Heather Cullman--a fantastic writer. I'm just fourteen years old but I've been reading since I was nine and I'm fond of reading romantic novel and I'm telling you... Stronger Than Magic will make your heart ache. Alys and Lucian (also called Lucan) are really in love. I liked the way Heather portrayed Lucian... first as a hateful man who doesn't know how to love... but when Alys (a fairy) should find him his true love... she can't help falling in love with him. Alys sacrificed her life just to keep Lucian alive. It really saddened my heart when I thought Lucian is going to die because Alys is gone. It's hard to explain the story but it was really worth reading. This is one of my favorite books and I hope you read it!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you cry!, November 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Stronger Than Magic (Paperback)

This book is the beessstt.It has everything you will ever want in a romance novel.The love between the hero/heroine is totally magical.If you don't believe in magic and healing, then this book will change your mind.If you are looking for devotion,healing,and compassionate hero/heroine,STRONG THAN MAGIC has everything and much much more. I recommend STM for anyone who are looking for true love and magic in their romance.FYI-THIS NOVEL HAS NO VIOLENC,NO RAPE,AND NO UNFAITHFUL H/H.