Kore Yamazaki

"Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise...

"Building on the wealth of information contained in the first supplement, the in-depth guide to the series continues in this new installment. Chapter-by-chapter notes reveal a treasure trove about volumes 4-6 of The Ancient Magus' Bride. This handbook offers new insight into the story, the author's intent, and the real-world mythology that inspired the series--all from a uniquely Japanese perspective."--Page 4 of cover.

Thanks to a visit to Giselle's old master, Myrtha, Ao learns about Giselle's curse and how it is tied to the city of Paris. Giselle and Ao make for Noah's church, where they hope to find the first clue to breaking the curse. But when they arrive, they find a "flamme" ravenous enough to to devour two of L'Ordre's finest.

Flamme spreads a curse that turns an alchemist's pride into binding shackles. Giselle and Ao make for Tour Maine-Montparnasse, hoping to find the source of this devastating magic. Facing Albert atop that modern steel tower, will Ao be able to find and rewrite the curse?!