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A Power Unbound

A spicy, magical historical romp

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A Power Unbound

By: Freya Marske
Narrated by: Josh Dylan
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award

'Josh Dylan gives a stand-out performance in this stunning conclusion to The Last Binding trilogy' - AudioFile


Secrets! Magic! Enemies to . . . something more? Set in an alternative Edwardian England, A Power Unbound is the steamy, spellbinding conclusion to The Last Binding trilogy by Freya Marske.

‘Sublime prose, top-notch world-building, delightfully queer’ – TJ Klune, bestselling author of Under the Whispering Door, on A Marvellous Light


Jack Alston – Lord Hawthorn – would love a nice, safe, comfortable life. He renounced magic after the death of his twin sister. But with the threat of a dangerous ritual risking every magician in Britain, he’s drawn reluctantly back into that world.

Now Jack is living in a bizarre puzzle-box of a magical London townhouse, helping its owner Violet track down the final piece of the Last Contract before their enemies can do the same. And to make matters worse, they need the help of writer and thief Alan Ross. Cagey and argumentative, Alan is only in this for the money. He’s loud in his hatred of the aristocracy and their unearned power . . . and unfortunately, he happens to be everything that Jack wants in one gorgeous, infuriating package.

When a plot to seize unimaginable magic power comes to a head on Jack’s own family estate, Jack, Alan and their allies will become entangled in a night of champagne, secrets and bloody sacrifice – and the foundations of magic in Britain might be torn up by the roots before the end.

Filled with magic, murder and romance, A Power Unbound is the thrilling third book in The Last Binding trilogy by Freya Marske. Start the series with A Marvellous Light and A Restless Truth.

Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Romance Royalty Magic Users

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Critic reviews

Dylan's subtle narration brings each character to life; he especially excels at conveying Jack and Alan's electric chemistry when they finally give in to their obvious attraction and discover the dangers of falling for each other when so much power is at stake. Action and romance come together in a richly written and beautifully performed audiobook.
Stunning—the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed with this story of unrepentantly dangerous people falling in love with one another (Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb)
Showstopping . . . Marske again demonstrates her talent for balancing romance and fantasy action. This does the series proud (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
Delightful and spicy . . . Marske is simply superb at her chosen genres (The New York Times on The Last Binding trilogy)
A delightful, twisty, endlessly charming romp. I would travel anywhere with these characters (Grace D. Li, author of Portrait of a Thief)
A Restless Truth keeps all the heart and heat of A Marvellous Light, but quadruples the hijinks. It's the lesbian locked-room murder mystery of my dreams. Beyond delightful (Alix E. Harrow, author of Starling House on A Restless Truth)
Jaw-droppingly fantastic. Anyone who's ever hoped that the Miss Phryne Fisher Mysteries had a bit more magic and a lot more sex is going to adore this book, which doesn't skimp on either. Add to that fantastic, thoroughly captivating characters, a deeply engaging story and divinely lyrical prose. In a word: delightful (Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings on A Restless Truth)
A magical world of exquisite refinement, where peril skims beneath manners, interiors bespeak both faultless taste and deadly secrets, and the sexual tension crescendos until it literally makes sparks fly. A dazzling debut (Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun on A Marvellous Light)
A breathtaking queer romantic fantasy . . . Sensual erotic scenes, an intriguing magic system, and a puzzling mystery combine to make this novel a wonder (Publishers Weekly starred review on A Marvellous Light)
'Josh Dylan gives a stand-out performance in this stunning conclusion to The Last Binding trilogy'
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I loved all aspects of this novel! The writing style, the characters, the setting, the story building and the narrator also dis a spectacular job! One of the best series I’ve ever read!

Phenomenal writing!

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I fell in love with Marske’s world and characters from the first chapters of A Marvellous Light, and cannot say enough how fantastically this final instalment weaves together the plot she has masterfully introduced throughout the previous titles. The new couple - seen previously in A Restless Truth but explored more deeply here - have fantastic chemistry, which Markse is able to explore whilst giving plenty of attention to the previously established couples and characters! Utterly adored it, cannot recommend it enough!

A Perfect End to a Perfect Trilogy

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Loved the narration and the relationship between Jack and Allan - wish there was a follow-up.

Amazing

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Overall great book, really enjoyed the characters and their development. As well as the magical aspect the book contains.

Love the story!

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