Two delightful stories that I'm glad were bound in one volume because they're so connected, it's nice to get the full story of these characters. [a:Patricia Wrede|36122|Patricia C. Wrede|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1215652809p2/36122.jpg]'s Regency England is touched with a delightful and unique sense of magic. The characters are quirky and charming. These stories, even with so many different threads, come together seamlessly and wrap themselves up so simply in the end. [b:A Matter of Magic|8526270|A Matter of Magic|Patricia C. Wrede|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511HfPlj%2BYL._SL75_.jpg|8455012] is a fun and intriguing book.