A Secret History of Witches

A Secret History of Witches

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Paperback Published on: 03/05/2018
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A Secret History of Witches
Not terribly witchy
I'm not sure what people mean when they say this has lots of historical detail. To me, the time periods seemed to all blur together with a lack of evocativ... READ MORE
Steph at Basingstoke
A Secret History of Witches
With lots of historical detail, this is a gothic inspired family saga that explores mother and daughter relationships - with a hint of magic...
From 19th century Cornwall to London during the Second World War, this novel spans five generations of the Orchieres family. Witchcraft is handed down fro... READ MORE
Holly at Exeter Roman Gate
A Secret History of Witches
Such an amazing book!
I genuinely enjoyed this book! I know it’s received some mixed reviews on Goodreads but it was an absolute pleasure to read. The writing is stunning. Mor... READ MORE
Abby at Epsom
A Secret History of Witches
Starts with a bang, but fizzles out
The story of generations of witches really appealed to me, and I wasn't let down by the first few women's stories, where magic, strong women and mystery wo... READ MORE
Jenny at Hitchin
A Secret History of Witches
The Power Of A Witch!
I am in a historical mood this year and was entranced by the thought of following a line of witches being persecuted and escaping from France 1810, to the... READ MORE
Nicole @WstonesHemel
A Secret History of Witches
Strangely gothic and intriguing.
I've had this beautiful looking book sat in my TBR pile for a while, so when it was my turn to choose the adult book group book, I thought why not? Louisa ... READ MORE
Kelly at Waterstones Aviemore
A Secret History of Witches
Magical escapism
Perfect, escapist read about a line of witches, sweeping from an escape from Brittany to the Cornish coast in the Nineteenth Century, through to the Second... READ MORE
Beth at Chesterfield

Synopsis

A sweeping novel of family, sacrifice, love, and magic for fans of A Discovery of Witches, The Witchfinder's Sister and Outlander.

A Secret History of Witches reveals an ancient and dangerous power that's been handed down from mother to daughter since time began.

After Grandmére Ursule gives her life to save her tribe, her scrying stone falls silent. Even with Ursule's magic lost, her family keeps the Old Faith, practicing the spells and rites that have been handed from mother to daughter for generations. Until one day, Ursule's young granddaughter steps into the circle, and magic flows anew.

From early 19th century Brittany to London during the Second World War, four generations of women fight the battles of their time, deciding how far they are willing to go to protect their family, their heritage, and ultimately, all of our futures.

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9780356511566
  • Number of pages: 528
  • Weight: 360g
  • Dimensions: 131 x 199 x 33 mm

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A Secret History of Witches
Pure magic!
I absolutely loved this book. A beautifully crafted family saga that held me spellbound until the last page.
MissVics
A Secret History of Witches
suspend reality and embrace the magic
Spanning from Brittany in the 1820’s to London during World War II, this is a family saga with a twist. The book almost reads like a book of 5 short stori... READ MORE
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