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Bright and Broken Things [Graudin, Ryan]
Bright and Broken Things [Graudin, Ryan]
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Author: Ryan Graudin
A young scholar learns he may be the key to uncovering an ancient Egyptian artifact coveted by a powerful cabal of magicians in this enchanting novel set among the glittering parties and Egyptology craze of 1920s London. Ezra Bright has returned to London after serving in World War I but, like many surviving soldiers, he's haunted--by the horrors of the front lines, the loss of his adoptive brother and the strange magic flickering at the edge of his vision. Desperate to outrun his past, Ezra falls into a dazzling new world of socialites known for their elaborate costume parties and sprawling scavenger hunts. But these Bright Young Things are hungry. And none more than Celia, a disgraced heiress, who warns Ezra that these parties are only a glittering façade for a secret society of magicians. For centuries, the Order, at the behest of its mysterious leader, has plundered magical relics. Their ultimate prize lies buried in Egypt, and unlocking it requires ancient magic--one Celia believes Ezra alone possesses. When a note in his room is mistaken for the opening clue of a scavenger hunt, Ezra and his friends are launched into high stakes race across Egypt. As secrets are unearthed and the dead refuse to stay buried, Ezra must confront the truth of his heritage--and the full cost of his power--before the Order claims it first.
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Size: 9.25h x 6.00w x 1.12d
ISBN: 9780316419185
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2026 pg. 57
A young scholar learns he may be the key to uncovering an ancient Egyptian artifact coveted by a powerful cabal of magicians in this enchanting novel set among the glittering parties and Egyptology craze of 1920s London. Ezra Bright has returned to London after serving in World War I but, like many surviving soldiers, he's haunted--by the horrors of the front lines, the loss of his adoptive brother and the strange magic flickering at the edge of his vision. Desperate to outrun his past, Ezra falls into a dazzling new world of socialites known for their elaborate costume parties and sprawling scavenger hunts. But these Bright Young Things are hungry. And none more than Celia, a disgraced heiress, who warns Ezra that these parties are only a glittering façade for a secret society of magicians. For centuries, the Order, at the behest of its mysterious leader, has plundered magical relics. Their ultimate prize lies buried in Egypt, and unlocking it requires ancient magic--one Celia believes Ezra alone possesses. When a note in his room is mistaken for the opening clue of a scavenger hunt, Ezra and his friends are launched into high stakes race across Egypt. As secrets are unearthed and the dead refuse to stay buried, Ezra must confront the truth of his heritage--and the full cost of his power--before the Order claims it first.
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Size: 9.25h x 6.00w x 1.12d
ISBN: 9780316419185
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2026 pg. 57
About the Author
Ryan Graudin is the award-winning author of ten novels, including the Carnegie nominated Wolf By Wolf duology, Invictus, The Walled City and the World Between Blinks series. She resides near Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. You can find her online at www.ryangraudin.com.