Lucy Derrick is about to marry a man she doesn’t love, in order to save her family fortune, when Lord Byron ( yes, that Lord Byron) arrives with a message that sends her on an adventure of magic and intrigue. Like Marissa Doyle’s books, The Twelfth Enchantment offers a sometimes humorous, generally upbeat tone, the promise of romance, detailed descriptions of setting and social structure, and a little bit of fantasy magic in the story of a young girl balancing social commitments with her skill in magic, and negotiating a role for herself in 19th century society. The Twelfth Enchantment was published as an adult title, and it is situated at the later end of the Regency period, toward the start of the Industrial Revolution. Both books are warmhearted and humorous in tone, as well as providing lush descriptions of the sisters’ social whirl. In the second, Penelope goes to Ireland to study magic, offering a glimpse of a slightly different historical city as setting. In the first book, the sisters’ governess is kidnapped, giving them a mystery to solve. Penelope and Persephone are twins who are trying to keep their study of magic secret while debuting into London society… and possibly finding romance. Regency: The Regency period began in 1811, when King George III was deemed unfit to rule, and his son the Prince of Wales became Regent, and ended in 1820, when the Prince Regent became George IV on the death of his father. In terms of culture, literature and architecture, the Regency Period in England took place between 17.īewitching Season and its sequel, Betraying Season, by Marissa Doyle blend Regency romances with fantasy and magic and lighthearted family humor. Social drama and conflict, focusing on reputation and keeping (or going against) social conventions make for character-driven tensions. Often, the tone is breezy and light, and the pacing can be as measured as a stately minuet. Readers in this genre may also be drawn to romance in general, and will certainly appreciate the close focus on social status and following or ignoring convention that plays out in this subgenre. What do the Regency and the Gilded Age have in common? The short answer: ballgowns.Ī great frame for character-driven stories of social maneuvering and romance, stories set in both the Regency period and the Gilded Age feature opulent settings and plenty of gossipy social scheming. Two historical periods, separated by an ocean, and a few decades, have plenty in common, in terms of setting, tone, mood, and above all, appeal to YA readers looking for a character and relationship-driven story with plenty of lavish historical scenery.
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