It was simple to flag a hansom, dressed as we were, though I think the driver was shocked by my close up appearance and even more so by the fact the 'man' with me was a woman.

As we rumbled along after Josephine's order of, "Take us to Lord Brindle," I studied my new companion with great curiosity.

"You're a sorcerer," I said. "What is your specialty?" According to Jack, she should have one.

She smiled with great amusement. "I would think that much is ...