A Magic Steeped in Poison - Was uns verwundbar macht

I used to look at my hands with pride. Now I can only think: These are the hands that buried my mother.

Ning has only one goal: she must save her little sister's life, because after the death of her mother, she could not bear another loss. And so she accepts the invitation to the competition of the most powerful tea magicians in the kingdom, even though it is not meant for her. Because whoever wins this competition has one wish.

Ning travels to the imperial city, shocked by its wealth and extravagance, and enters a whole new world. Here she is surrounded by enemies, every round is a fight to the death, and nothing but a few dried herbs are Ning's weapon. Only a stranger seems to see more in her than she does. Will he help her win the competition, or is he her biggest threat?

»Golden Key« reveals the darkest secrets.
»Silver Needle« can separate the truth from the lie.
»Hidden Autumn« allows you to unfold your hidden inner strength.

Ning is just an ordinary girl, an apprentice in the art of tea magic - how can she win the greatest magical competition in the realm?

Judy I Lin brews her readers a heady blend of Chinese mythology and fantasy with a healthy dose of competition of life, love and death in this two-parter. Reading is a feast for the senses, the second volume is called "A Venom Dark and Sweet - What we lost".
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"Heartbreakingly beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison will enchant both fantasy and c-drama fans alike. I'll inhale whatever Judy I. Lin comes up with next."
- Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find

"Ning's unforgettable voice and lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-tension tale of deadly magic. Lin blends Chinese mythology with a romantic crime thriller. The perfect recipe for epic fantasy."
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