At last, he was on his way and the two long lost magic jewels would be restored to their rightful place in the shrine in deepest Africa. Nigel Oldhall, alias Enoch Jones, Flight magician on the Cape Town, would be glad when this adventure was over. It hadn't brought him the joy he had expected, but he was always aware he couldn't relax his guard. Always the loyal British subject, Nigel knew that Queen Victoria also wanted the jewels to restore her shrinking empire, but he is compelled to follow this higher mission, even if it means sacrificing his own life.

With his hundreds of spies and his own powerful psychic magic, Zhang, the second-in-command in Imperial China, soon knows of the unique treasure that Nigel was carrying. Being very ambitious with few, if any, scruples, Zhang knew how he could manipulate his way to obtain the position he long sought. With the old Emperor dead, the young Emperor Wen, a young lad lost in opium dreams, China was his to control. Nothing could stand in his way.

Although not as pliable as Wen, Zhang has ways to handle Wen's loyal step-sister, Red Jade, that mixed offspring of a foreign devil woman. Yet, when Red Jade encounters Nigel and the nature of his magic, she feels compelled to stop Zhang. With treachery on all sides, can she make the right choices?

When unexpected advice and support comes from Wen's Third wife, Red Jade learns an archaic secret that will restore her family's rightful kingdom. Can they accomplish the tasks in time to save their empire and heart's love? Will she have the strength to set aside the tender growing feelings she has for Nigel?

In this compelling conclusion to her British Empire alternate history trilogy, Sarah A. Hoyt, instantly pulls you into the intrigues of Imperial China filled with the power and might of the Chinese were-dragons. In this sensual fantasy romance, Nigel, the hero of Heart of Light and the fearless Red Jade struggle between their conflicting loyalties and honour obligations as they find themselves on the cusp of love. While new Hoyt readers will find HEART AND SOUL fascinating on its own, fans of the series will welcome the return of Lord St. Maur and Sofie, from Soul of Fire to wrap-up their story. A great series you won't want to miss!

Book Summary

Within the magical realm of a Victorian British Empire that never was, one man embarks on a fantastic mission that dates back to the first true king of Europe and that may determine the fate of the last true emperor of China–and the world.

When Nigel Oldhall hires on to pilot a magic carpetship under the name of Enoch Jones, it seems the perfect way for him to travel without attracting attention. For the English nobleman has in his possession the two most powerful jewels in the universe. His mission is to return them to their shrine in deepest Africa, restoring order to the world–and to his life. But he doesn’t count on being attacked by Chinese pirates–or being held captive by a shape-shifting beauty… Daughter of the Dragon King, sister of the new True Emperor of All Under Heaven, Red Jade is also on a mission: to reclaim the royal status stolen from her family by invaders. Since their expulsion, they have ruled only a mystical shadow-realm. Now, with the jewels in her sight, Red Jade has the chance to rule all. But she soon finds herself, and Enoch, trapped in a scheme that may cause her to change loyalties–and discover her heart’s true destiny.