What is this Magical British Empire Series?  Starting in an alternate late nineteeth century British Empire with magic created after Charlemagne, king of the Franks, casts a spell using a magical ruby that grants economic and political powers, they're thrilling adventures full of intrigue and romance.

Think Indiana Jones in colonial British Empire with magic carpets and dragons.

The books in this new series from Bantam Spectra are:

• Heart of Light, a magical adventure set in colonial Africa, February 28, 2008!

• Soul of Fire, the adventure continues in India, July 29, 2008.

• Heart and Soul, the adventure moves to China, October 28, 2008.

Click on the links above to read excerpts of all three books!

Take a look at the beautiful covers for Heart of Light and Soul of Fire below!