The Virtu is a fantasy novel by Sarah Monette

Sarah Monette

Sarah Monette is an American novelist and short story author writing mostly in the genres of fantasy and horror. She was born and raised in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and she began writing at the age of 12. In 2004 she earned a PhD in English literature, specializing in Renaissance Drama and writing her...

. It is the second book of the Doctrine of Labyrinths

Doctrine of Labyrinths

The Doctrine of Labyrinths is a series of fantasy novels by Sarah Monette. Set in the fantasy world of Meduse, it tells the story of the adventures of Felix Harrowgate, a wizard, and his half-brother Mildmay the Fox, a former assassin...

 series, which includes Mélusine

Mélusine (novel)

Mélusine is a fantasy novel by Sarah Monette. It is the first book of the Doctrine of Labyrinths series, which includes The Virtu and The Mirador...

, The Mirador

The Mirador (novel)

The Mirador is a fantasy novel by Sarah Monette. It is the third book of the Doctrine of Labyrinths series, which includes Mélusine, The Virtu, and Corambis.-External links:*...

, and Corambis.

Plot summary

Felix Harrogate, having recovered from the abuse he suffered in Mélusine

Mélusine (novel)

Mélusine is a fantasy novel by Sarah Monette. It is the first book of the Doctrine of Labyrinths series, which includes The Virtu and The Mirador...

, is ready to regain the power and status that he lost. With his half-bother Mildmay and Mehitabel Parr, a young governess, he decides to return to Mélusine to repair the Virtu.

External links

• Sarah Monette's official site