The Phoenix and the Mirror

"The Phoenix and the Mirror: or, The Enigmatic Speculum" by Avram Davidson is a fantasy novel that explores the tale of Vergil Magus, a sorcerer whose legend reimagines the historical poet Virgil as a figure of magic rather than literature. Set in the Dark Ages, this intriguing narrative serves as the first entry in the Vergil Magus trilogy, although it is chronologically the last. Davidson, an acclaimed author in both fantasy and mystery, weaves a captivating story that blends historical elements with enchanting myth.