A Discovery Of Witches Book

Book two of the all souls series.

A discovery of witches book. The initial book in the all souls trilogy followed by shadow of evening 2012 as well as reserve of life 2014 a discovery of witches came to be a new york times bestseller upon launch. And it is supernatural fiction that those of us who usually prefer to stay grounded in reality can get caught up in. Pardon the pun but witches is truly spellbinding. Together they found themselves at the center of a supernatural battle over an enchanted manuscript known as ashmole 782.

But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring and a horde of daemons witches and vampires soon descends upon the library. A discovery of witches was first published in hardcover on february 8 2011 by penguin books becoming a new york times best seller upon its release. A discovery of witches is that rare historical novel that manages to be as intelligent as it is romantic. Optioned the film rights in the summer of 2011 however that film option expired.

A discovery of witches introduced diana bishop oxford scholar and reluctant witch and the handsome geneticist and vampire matthew clairmont. The book received mostly positive feedback from literary critics. It has since been released in paperback and also as an ebook. The novel has been translated into more than 36 languages.

A discovery of witches is the first installment of the all souls trilogy written by deborah harkness. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches diana wants nothing to do with sorcery. A sparkling debut written by a historian and self proclaimed oenophile a discovery of witches is heady mix of history and magic mythology and love cue the aforementioned vampire making for a luxurious intoxicating one sitting read.