Her exile becomes her destiny.
Sixteen year old Lady Victoria Mansfield is the cherished youngest child of an earl, born to a Regency world of wealth and privilege. But Tory has a shameful secret so dreadful that exposure will ruin her and disgrace her family. Tory’s blood is tainted…by magic.
When a shocking accident forces Tory to reveal her despised power, she is instantly exiled to Lackland Abbey, where aristocratic young men and women cursed with magic might be cured of their deplorable abilities.
But all Tory has known and believed will be challenged at Lackland as she discovers friendship and love. When she accidentally passes through a time portal to 1940, she discovers that Britain is struggling desperately for survival. Knowing that magic might make a difference, Tory leads a group of her friends forward through time on a perilous mission that may save their nation, but cost them their lives on the harrowing beaches of Dunkirk…
This book includes "Fallen from Grace," a bonus short story set in the Dark Mirror world.
"Absolutely riveting, Putney creates a vivid historical fantasy and delivers a page-turning read. The plot builds slowly and deliberately and then suddenly you're got magic-wielding, time-traveling teens in WWII England, as Putney gives us a magical explanation for an incredible historical event."
RT Book Reviews
''I absolutely loved this story. A combination of magic, time travel and the evacuation of Dunkirk in WW2 makes for a fascinating and original story. It’s written for young adults, but this not-so-young adult loved it, too!"
Anna Jacobs, bestselling British-Australian author
"Putney, an award-winning adult romance author, keeps the pace fast, adds a dash of suspense and shines a friendly light on history while providing plenty of entertainment in her first novel for teens."
Kirkus Reviews
Dark Mirror was nominated by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) as one of the best YA novels of 2011.
M. J. Putney is the YA alter ego of New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney. The winner of numerous awards for her romances, M. J. is fond of reading, cats, travel, and most of all, great stories! Visit her at www.mjputney.com or www.maryjoputney.com.
The Dark Mirror Series
Dark Mirror (Includes a bonus short story about Allarde, "Fallen from Grace."
Dark Passage (June 2014)
Dark Destiny (July 2014