The Philosopher's Flight by Tom Miller

Set in an alternate early 20th-century America where magic is real and practiced mainly by women, the story follows Robert Weekes, a young man with a rare talent for "sigilry," a form of magic that allows humans to fly. Determined to join the elite corps of flying medics, Robert faces societal prejudices and personal challenges as he navigates a world where gender roles are rigidly defined. Through his journey, he encounters love, danger, and the complexities of a society on the brink of change, all while striving to prove that he belongs in a field dominated by women.

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