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Magnus Flyte is the male pseudonym used by writing duo Meg Howrey and Christina Lynch. As Magnus Flyte, they have written two novels, New York Times bestseller City of Dark Magic [1] and City of Lost Dreams, both of which are published by Penguin Books. [2] [3] The persona of Magnus Flyte is characterized by his obscurity and elusive nature regarding the public, as well as his conflicting biographical details. [4]

A pseudonym or alias is a name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which can differ from their first or true name (orthonym).

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Lives and careers

Meg Howrey, who lives in Los Angeles, California, is the author of the novels The Cranes Dance and Blind Sight. [3] [5] Some of her nonfiction writing has been featured in Vogue and The Los Angeles Review of Books. Previously, Howrey was a professional dancer for the Joffrey Ballet and City Ballet of Los Angeles. [6]

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Christina Lynch lives near Sequoia National Park and works as a journalist and television writer. [3] [5] Previously a Milan correspondent for W magazine, now she teaches English at College of the Sequoias and is the faculty advisor for the school's literary magazine. She also teaches television writing for UCLA Extension and works as an online book coach for Antioch University LA. Her writing has been featured in various magazines and other publications. According to her website, she is currently writing a novel set in Italy in 1956. [7]

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Howrey and Lynch first met and became friends at a writers' retreat. The idea to collaborate on a novel came while Howrey was visiting Lynch at her home near Sequoia National Park. The setting for City of Dark Magic was initially inspired by Lynch's stepmother, who lives in Prague and had recently taken a position at the Lobkowicz Palace Museum. [8]

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Lobkowicz Palace

The Lobkowicz Palace is a part of the Prague Castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex and houses the Lobkowicz Collections and Museum.

Books and reception

Carolyn Carlson at Penguin Books described City of Dark Magic as a "Very Rare Find." [8] Kirkus Reviews describes City of Dark Magic as an "exuberant, surprising gem" and a "fast-paced, funny, romantic mystery." [9]

Carolyn Carlson may refer to:

<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> American semi-monthly book review magazine founded by Virginia Kirkus in 1933, independent to 1970

Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus (1893–1980). The magazine is headquartered in New York City.

City of Dark Magic, which takes place in Prague, features musicologist Sarah Weston who is hired to catalog Beethoven manuscripts at the Lobkowicz Palace following the on-site death or her mentor Professor Sherbatsky. While trying to investigate the real cause of her mentor's death, she becomes intrigued by Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved" as she unearths clues regarding the individual's identity throughout her employment at the palace. [9]

Immortal Beloved

The Immortal Beloved is the mysterious addressee of a love letter which composer Ludwig van Beethoven wrote on 6–7 July 1812 in Teplitz. The entire letter is written on 10 small pages, in Beethoven's rather inconsistent handwriting. The apparently unsent letter was found in the composer's estate after his death, after which it remained in the hands of Anton Schindler until his death, was subsequently willed to his sister, and was sold by her in 1880 to the Berlin State Library, where it remains today. The letter is written in pencil and consists of three parts.

The sequel to City of Dark Magic, titled City of Lost Dreams, is set in Vienna, Austria, and recounts Sarah Weston and friends' journey to find the Golden Fleece—not seeking immortality but to find a cure for friend and child prodigy Pollina. Both of Magnus Flyte's books are novels of adventure that incorporate science, magic, history, and art with a strong female lead. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Best Sellers: Paperback Trade Fiction: Sunday, December 23rd 2012". The New York Times. 2012-12-23. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  2. ↑ City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte. Penguin Random House.
  3. 1 2 3 "Magnus Flyte | Penguin Random House". www.penguinrandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  4. ↑ "The Man". Magnus Flyte. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  5. 1 2 "Magnus Flyte | Bookreporter.com". www.bookreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  6. ↑ "About". Meg Howrey. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
  7. ↑ "Home". Christina Lynch. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
  8. 1 2 Writer, Joel Brokaw (2012-11-23). "Dueling Emails Turn Into Thriller "Gem"". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  9. 1 2 3 CITY OF DARK MAGIC by Magnus Flyte. Kirkus Reviews. 2012.
  10. ↑ "A Romp in Vienna: City of Lost Dreams by Magnus Flyte". Tor.com. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  11. ↑ CITY OF LOST DREAMS by Magnus Flyte. Kirkus Reviews. 2013.
  12. ↑ "Amazon.com: Meg Howrey: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  13. ↑ "Long Hidden". Goodreads. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
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