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!