# Magic and Its Dangers in The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde

> Theme guide for The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde by Mary De Morgan.

Witchcraft and sorcery, as practiced by Princess Fiorimonde and the old witch, are depicted as dangerous forces that can backfire, with the necklace's curse threatening to trap even its user, emphasizing the peril of meddling with dark arts.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necklace_of_princess_fiorimonde_se/chapters/the-necklace-of-princess-fiorimonde): The magic necklace is a dangerous tool that can turn suitors into beads, and the witch cautions that Fiorimonde could suffer the same fate if she makes a mistake.
- [The Wanderings of Arasmon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necklace_of_princess_fiorimonde_se/chapters/the-wanderings-of-arasmon): The elves' magic brings suffering to the village and ultimately transforms Chrysea into a harp as punishment for thwarting them.

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