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Welcome to Caldryn Parliament


Magic Parliament Mysteries. Golden Age Mysteries in the Realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy.


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Stars Die by Jenny Schwartz

Book 1

Out February 27, 2025

Buy link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXMQQT8J


As the new warden of Caldryn Parliament Vanda Kavanagh expected puzzling magic, political intrigue, and family drama. She never anticipated murder.

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Inspiration

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The idea for Magic Parliament Mysteries came about because I desperately wanted to read the stylish Golden Age Mystery novels of the 1930s, but without the discriminatory language and attitudes. Plus, I wanted magic! Everything is better with magic.

The Caldryn Parliament series is for anyone who ever wondered what happened AFTER characters graduated from a magic school or college.

The Realm also features science fiction elements. So, if your life is incomplete without space pirates, stay tuned!

Additional Background


Characters

Vanda Kavanagh

The new Warden of Caldryn Parliament. Unwanted daughter of the Kavanagh family. Keeper of secrets (see her journals).

27, single, no children, no pets (but one newly acquired gremlin companion), enjoys magic and dangerous frontier exploration.

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Locations

Caldryn Portal

Situated adjacent to Caldryn Parliament, the Portal is one of the oldest structures in Forum City, the multi-planetary Realm’s capital city.

For a fee (an exorbitant one) the Realm’s elite can walk from one remote site to another, crossing the Myst in seven terrifying steps. Portalists are the witches who make it happen.

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About the Author

Jenny Schwartz is an Australian author of strangely hopeful science fiction and fantasy. To view her other books or sign up for a new release alert newsletter, please visit her website: authorjennyschwartz.com

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