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Sorcery and Cecelia

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*Sorcery and Cecelia*, or *The Enchanted Chocolate Pot*, is a 1988 fantasy novel co-authored by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer. The book is structured as a series of letters written between two cousins, Kate and Cecelia, who are navigating the social season in a magical alternate version of Regency England. The authors originally created the story by playing a game where they corresponded in character without a pre-planned plot.

It is recognized as a foundational work in the young adult fantasy of manners genre.

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Who wrote Sorcery and Cecelia?

Sorcery and Cecelia was co-authored by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer. It was first published in 1988 under the longer title The Enchanted Chocolate Pot.

What is Sorcery and Cecelia about?

The story follows cousins Kate and Cecelia during a magical Regency-style social season. While dealing with dances, family expectations, and romance, they become involved in a dangerous magical plot.

How is Sorcery and Cecelia told?

The novel is written as a series of letters exchanged between Kate and Cecelia. Their different locations and personalities let the reader see the same magical events from two lively, partly separate viewpoints.

Why is the chocolate pot important in the title?

The enchanted chocolate pot is tied to the magical mystery that draws the cousins into trouble. It reflects the book's mix of domestic details, polite society, comedy, and fantasy rather than serving as an ordinary kitchen object.

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