--- product_id: 174762437 title: "Murder and Magic (Lord Darcy Book 1)" brand: "randall garrett" price: "₹ 388" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/174762437-murder-and-magic-lord-darcy-book-1 store_origin: IN region: India --- # Murder and Magic (Lord Darcy Book 1) **Brand:** randall garrett **Price:** ₹ 388 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Murder and Magic (Lord Darcy Book 1) by randall garrett - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 388 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/174762437-murder-and-magic-lord-darcy-book-1) ## Best For - randall garrett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted randall garrett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Sidewise Award–winning series. "If you are looking for something different in the way of mysteries a few hours with Lord Darcy is a fun way to go" ( Daily Kos ). This alternate history series starring detective Lord Darcy and his sorcerer sidekick, Sean O Lochlainn, takes us into a reality where Richard the Lionheart's descendants rule the Anglo-French Empire and the laws of magic have developed in place of the laws of physics. Murder and Magic , comprised of the first four stories of the acclaimed Lord Darcy series, finds Lord Darcy solving murders using his wits, a keen eye for observation, and a few choice magic tricks. In "The Eyes Have It," Lord Darcy must figure out who killed the taciturn playboy, the Count D'Evreux. In the political thriller "A Case of Identity," Lord Darcy picks apart the disappearance of the Marquis of Cherbourg, especially mysterious considering the escalating cold war with Poland. Lord Darcy and Master Sean investigate a body coated in blue paint already occupying a coffin built for the late Duke of Kent in "The Muddle of the Woad." Literary humor is at the heart of "In a Stretch of the Imagination," where the head of an important publishing house commits suicide under suspicious circumstances. Praise for the Lord Darcy series "Some of the finest fantasy ever written . . . Will certainly guarantee him a lasting place in the genre." — SF Chronicle "He has combined the best of the fantasy and detective genres—and made them work as science fiction." —Marion Zimmer Bradley "I cannot count the number of times I have read 'Too Many Magicians'—each time with the same pleasure." —Andre Norton ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B07ZV3TKXD | | Book 1 Of 2 | Lord Darcy | | File Size | 2.4 MB | | Isbn 13 | 978-1625670212 | | Language | English | | Publication Date | October 8, 2013 | | Publisher | JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc. | | Screen Reader | Supported | | X Ray | Not Enabled | ## Images ![Murder and Magic (Lord Darcy Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jU8DnPW5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magic and Mystery *by on Reviewed in the United States September 1, 2016* Writing a detective story in a science fiction or fantasy setting can be a hazardous undertaking because there is the temptation for the writer to cheat by having his hero pull out some gadget that will destroy the suspect's alibi by showing everyplace he's been for the last twenty-four hours or casting a magic spell that shows the blood on his hands, literal or not. In order for the mystery writer to play fair with the readers and write a whodunit worth reading, he has to set out the rules and limitations of the advanced technology or magic that his world uses to solve crimes. He need not make the rules explicit in the story, but they have to be there in the background, and they have to be reasonably consistent.Randall Garrett did an excellent job of combining the mystery and fantasy genres in his Lord Darcy series of stories. Set in an alternate world in which Richard the Lion Hearted managed to survive the accidental crossbow shot that killed in real life. Instead, the near death experience prompted King Richard to settle down from fighting and crusading and seriously try to govern the lands he ruled, resulting in an Angevin Empire that survives into the twentieth century. Richard also patronised scholars and scientists which led to the discovery of the laws of magic. By the time of Garrett's stories, the Angevin Empire of England and France, along with the Americas and other colonies is the leading world power and magic is used in everyday applications, much as science and technology are used in ours. Magicians can cast spells to preserve food, secure homes, communicate over long distances, and help solve crimes.In this world, Lord Darcy is the Chief Forensic Investigator for the Duke of Normandy. In the course of his duties, Lord Darcy solves crimes and untangles international intrigues, assisted by the forensic sorcerer Sean O' Lochlainn. Despite the fantasy setting, the cases Lord Darcy investigates are mostly the sort that can be found in any mystery story. Magic is not often used to commit the crimes and Sean O'Lochlainn's techniques are rather like the more scientific procedures that might be familiar to a viewer of a show like CSI. Magic is a substitute for science in Lord Darcy's world and a forensic sorcerer can no more solve a crime by magic in that world than a crime scene technician can "magically" solve a crime in our own.Murder and Magic is Randall Garrett's first collection of Lord Darcy stories. The collection includes four short stories with cases involving a supposed suicide, mistaken identities and blackmail, and a plot by the King of Poland, England-France's chief international rival, to disrupt the Atlantic trade. I found each of the stories to be entertaining and finished the book wanting to read more. I think that anyone who enjoys reading either mysteries or fantasies will find the stories that combine the two genres to be worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read revisited *by on Reviewed in the United States January 10, 2023* Secret passages. Carefully studied rules of magic. Twisted plots. Keenly observant detective. Fun magic. What's not to like. A pleasure to rediscover them. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For fans of science fantasy and mystery *by on Reviewed in the United States October 31, 2025* I think I might be in love with Lord Darcy, although I feel I am cheating on both Sherlock Holmes and Lord Peter Wimsey. The time is the mid-1960s; the place, the Anglo-French Empire, ruled by John IV, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of England, France, Scotland, Ireland, New England, and New France; Defender of the Faith, et cetera. Yes, it is an alternative history where the Plantagenet dynasty of England never fell and magic works! So while it is science fiction, the collection feels much like fantasy.The four stories in this collection play fair with the reader. Magic reveals clues, just as forensic science does in our world. Lord Darcy uses his intellect, clues, and observations to ferret out the wrongdoer in each story. I thoroughly enjoyed the collection.Highly recommended for fans of science fantasy and mystery. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/174762437-murder-and-magic-lord-darcy-book-1](https://www.desertcart.in/products/174762437-murder-and-magic-lord-darcy-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-11-03*