Heart of Gold
At a loss after finishing their end-of-year exams, Aubrey and George travel to the Gallian capital, Lutetia, where it so happens that the lovely Caroline is studying natural history.
Aubrey wants to pursue a cure for his condition - though his family have other ideas, and he's soon burdened with a royal mystery to solve, old letters to procure, a missing ornithologist to locate and a spot of diplomatic espionage. These tasks should keep Aubrey occupied - but that would be underestimating Aubrey's sense of curiosity and uncanny knack of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Someone is stealing people's souls and turning them into mindless monsters, and the country's magical lifeline, the Heart of Gold, has been stolen, leaving the city in chaos. Aubrey, George, and a somewhat reluctant Caroline are on the case...
Nominated for Aurealis Awards 'Best Fantasy Novel' and 'Best Young Adult Novel' (2007)
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About the Laws of Magic Series
Books in series order
- 1.Blaze of Glory(2006)
- 2.Heart of Gold(2007)
- 3.Word of Honour(2008)
- 4.Time of Trial(2009)
- 5.Moment of Truth(2010)
- 6.Hour of Need(2011)
Reading age: 11+ years
This series should be read in order.
Aubrey Fitzwilliam is the son of a prominent ex-prime minister, but that's not the worst problem he has to deal with: due to a science experiment gone wrong, he hovers on the edge of life and death. A magical genius, he uses a combination of his magical skills, together with physical and mental abilities, to prevent death from claiming him.
A solution to this vexing problem isn't the only mystery Aubrey tries to solve; he's forever looking for trouble - and finds it in spades! He and his loyal friend, George, become embroiled in sinister plots, schemes within schemes, magical upheavals, and a world on the brink of war...all the time trying to find a way to reunite Aubrey's body and soul.
For Aubrey Fitzwilliam, life is never straightforward.