Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho is a historical fantasy novel set in Regency-era England, where magic is in decline.
The story follows Zacharias Wythe, the first black Sorcerer Royal, as he navigates political intrigue, racism, and the mysteries surrounding the loss of England’s magic. Alongside Prunella Gentleman, a young woman with immense magical talent, Zacharias must restore England’s magical resources and confront powerful enemies.
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