Helping part-time to prevent the descent of the Empire into chaos. Now Rupert must search the Earth for an appropriate new Magid, while There is a problem of succession when the Emperor dies without a known heir, paralleled by a more personal problem on Earth when Rupert’s senior dies and appoints him senior.

The Empire is situated right at the twist at the center of the Multiverse. Rupert Venables is the junior Magid assigned to Earth and to the troublesome planets of the Koyrfonic Empire as well. They use their magical talents to push people into doing the right thing at the right time. (Apr.Deep Secret Diana Wynne Jones A 3S digital back-up edition 1.0 click for scan notes and proofing historyĬontents |1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14| |15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25| “I’d vote for Diana Wynne Jones as a British National Treasure.” -Locus “Unusual seriocomic science fantasy.” -Booklist on Dogsbody (An ALA Notable Book)ĭEEP SECRET All over the Multiverse (the universe that is in the shape of Infinity, like a figure eight laid on its side), the Magids, powerful magicians, are at work to maintain the balance between positive and negative magic for the good of all. Throughout, Jones (Charmed Life, etc.) combines strong writing, high fantasy heroics and delightfully dark humor to sparkling effect. The setup works admirably as the plot thickens, for the con hotel is situated on a magical ''node'' of power the appearance of a handsome wounded centaur brings little more than comments like ''Fantastic costume!'' As readers are hurtled toward a conclusion involving the guest of honor's speech, Imperial troopers and a bush-goddess, what might first be perceived simply as mere embellishment and rich detailing prove to be adroitly handled story elements of an intricate plot. Anyone familiar with such ''cons'' will appreciate Jones's accurate and wryly fond depiction. These plot strands tie neatly at a fantasy/SF convention-the fictional PhantasmaCon in the equally fictional Hotel Babylon of Wantchester, England. The Empire needs Rupert's talents to help locate missing heirs, and good Magid candidates are hard to track down. One such Magid, Rupert Venable, is sorting out a crisis in the Koryfonic Empire while, on earth, he must locate the proper replacement for a recently deceased fellow-Magid.

Keeping the multiverse in balance requires Magids-powerful magicians who are sensible, pragmatic and often very busy.

Deep secret by diana wynne jones