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Plot Summary of Stolen Magic
"Simon Malmain, Earl of Falconer, is a Guardian and a mage, a human with magical powers derived from forces of nature. His role in 18th century Britain is to hunt rogue Guardians who misuse their power. Simon is hunting Lord Drayton when he is transformed into a unicorn by Drayton's spell. Drayton intends to kill Simon in his unicorn form in order to gain enormous power.

Simon is unexpectedly rescued by Meg, a mad old woman who has been confined to Drayton's estate. Meg is able to transform Simon back to his human form. When Simon and Meg flee together, they discover that Meg also has been under one of Drayton's spells. Meg is not mad, nor as ugly as she appeared, but an attractive young woman with potentially great magical powers. But Meg cannot recall who she is nor can Simon entirely free her from Drayton's influence unless he confronts the rogue. In order to protect Meg and have her help defeat Drayton, Simon marries Meg.

Together, with other Guardians, they learn that Drayton has kidnapped unwary humans with magical abilities and harnessing their power for himself. As Simon and Meg try to free the captives and figure out what Drayton is plotting, they discover a passion for each other, but it appears that Meg's virginity gives her the power to transform Simon back from Drayton's unicorn spell."

L. Watson, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Stolen Magic
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Plot

Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 10%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%




Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Romance Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Human/magical couple? Yes
Type of couple: - She's a human, he's a magical being

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - mage/magician
Has magical/special powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character: - can cast many different spells
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters
Physique - very athletic

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Profession/status: - politician/elected ruler
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - mind control
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character? - mean, arrogant
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters

Setting
Earth setting: - 18th century
Takes place on Earth? Yes

Style
Person? - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - descript of kissing - descript of touching personal anatomy - actual description of sex
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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