Set in the late 1700s, a tale of magic and fate, triumph and heartbreak, and the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters unfolds in this spellbinding novel from a master storyteller.
Brittany, 1762There hasn't been a witch born in the Orchiere clan for generations. According to the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to the whims of superstitious villagers and the prejudices of fearmongering bishops.
Ursule Orchiere has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows is the false spells her mother weaves over the gullible women who visit their fortune-telling caravan. Everything changes when Ursule comes of age and a spark of power flares to life. Thrilled to be chosen, she has no idea how magic will twist and shape her future.
Guided by an ancient grimoire and the whispers of her ancestors, Ursule is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old. But first, the Orchiere magical lineage must survive. And danger hovers over her, whether it's the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre.
Return to the world of A Secret History of Witches with the bewitching tale of Ursule Orchiere and her discovery of magical abilities that will not only change the course of her life but every generation that comes after her.
For more from Louisa Morgan, check out:
A Secret History of Witches
The Witch's Kind
The Age of Witches
Set in the late 1700s, a tale of magic and fate, triumph and heartbreak, and the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters unfolds in this spellbinding novel from a master storyteller.
Brittany, 1762There hasn't been a witch born in the Orchiere clan for generations. According to the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to the whims of superstitious villagers and the prejudices of fearmongering bishops.
Ursule Orchiere has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows is the false spells her mother weaves over the gullible women who visit their fortune-telling caravan. Everything changes when Ursule comes of age and a spark of power flares to life. Thrilled to be chosen, she has no idea how magic will twist and shape her future.
Guided by an ancient grimoire and the whispers of her ancestors, Ursule is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old. But first, the Orchiere magical lineage must survive. And danger hovers over her, whether it's the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre.
Return to the world of A Secret History of Witches with the bewitching tale of Ursule Orchiere and her discovery of magical abilities that will not only change the course of her life but every generation that comes after her.
For more from Louisa Morgan, check out:
A Secret History of Witches
The Witch's Kind
The Age of Witches
Louisa Morgan is a pseudonym for award-winning author Louise Marley. Louise lives in the mountainous Northwest, where she and her familiar, Oscar the Border Terrier, ramble the paths and breathe the clear air of scenic Idaho.
"Captivating...Glides dreamily from start to finish; readers will
be transfixed." --Publishers Weekly
Praise for Louisa Morgan: "Morgan's beautifully conjured tale of
three women, social mores, and the sanctity of self-determination
is thoroughly enthralling."--Booklist (starred review) on The Age
of Witches "[A] robust tale of matriarchal magic in a lushly
depicted Gilded Age New York....Readers will root for these
powerful women as they struggle to overcome the social limitations
of their time, whether through magic or force of
personality."--Publishers Weekly on The Age of Witches "I loved it.
A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic if it
had been set in various time periods, but much more expansive in
scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same
time."--Laure Eve, author of The Graces, on A Secret History of
Witches "A compelling tale of love and magic in historic America
and England....This is a must-read for those who like magic, love,
and a little bit of feel-good feminism."--Library Journal on The
Age of Witches "At once sprawling and intimate, A Secret History of
Witches deftly captures the greatest magic of all: the love between
mothers and daughters."--Jordanna Max Brodsky, author of The
Immortals on A Secret History of Witches "Morgan's incantatory
prose and independent-minded women will delight fans of Alice
Hoffman and Sarah Addison Allen with this tale of female
self-realization and magical realism. A highly enjoyable read."
--Historical Novel Society on The Age of Witches "Morgan's
transportive words will sweep you away to a time of magic, love,
and loss. Simply hold on and enjoy this mesmerizing ride."--Tish
Thawer, award-winning author of The Witches of BlackBrook series,
on A Secret History of Witches "A moving multigenerational saga
about strong women who work behind the scenes to save the world
from tyranny. A deeply satisfying and magical work of great
craft."--Carol Goodman, author of The Lake of Dead Languages, on A
Secret History of Witches
"Morgan's magic is at full strength...Realistic historical detail,
wisdom from Ursule's predecessors, proud feminism, devoted families
and friends, and subtle, believable magic all combine to create a
full and gracious reading experience." --Booklist
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