The premier story of the Darcy series is contained in Murder and Magic (1979), and establishes Darcy as the instrument of imperial justice to the high-born as well as the more humble.
Darcy begins as the criminal investigator for Richard, the youthful Duke of Normandy, in "The Eyes Have It," which establishes Darcy's intuitive understanding of psychology and his willingness to consult scientific authorities to supplement it. By "The Muddle of the Woad" Darcy's reputation brings him to the attention of King John IV, the Duke's older brother, who gives Darcy occasional work involving international intrigue......
This is a free excerpt of 96 words. This section contains 187 words. This
Short Guide contains 2,876 words (approx. 10 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Short Guide with our Too Many Magicians Access Pass.
