A Secret History of Witches

Louisa Morgan

- 4.3 • 3 Ratings

- £9.99

- £9.99

Discover a magical historical saga of mothers, daughters and the power of witchcraft - perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches, Outlander and Nora Roberts.

'Will sweep you away to a time of magic, love, and loss . . . mesmerising' Tish Thawer

'It's true, ma petite. If they know - if they discover what we are - they will try to kill us'

Brittany, 1821. After Grand-mère Ursule gives her life to save her family, their magic seems to die with her. Even so, the Orchières fight to keep the old ways alive, practicing half-remembered spells and arcane rites in hopes of a revival. And when their youngest daughter comes of age, magic flows anew. The lineage continues, though new generations struggle not only to master their power, but also to keep it hidden.

But when World War II looms on the horizon, magic is needed more urgently than ever - not for simple potions or visions, but to change the entire course of history.

A Secret History of Witches is a moving historical saga that traces five generations of fiercely powerful mothers and daughters - witches whose magical inheritance is both a dangerous threat and an extraordinary gift.

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ENDEAVOUR AWARD*

'A deeply satisfying and magical work of great craft' Carol Goodman, author of Incubus

'Deftly captures the greatest magic of all: the love between mothers and daughters'
Jordanna Max Brodsky

'Enthralling . . . Deeply moving and richly conceived' Kay Kenyon

'I loved it. A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic . . . Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time' Laure Eve

'Epic in scope and heartbreakingly tender . . . Recommended for fans of Nora Roberts' Booklist

Novels by Louisa Morgan:
A Secret History of Witches
The Witch's Kind
The Age of Witches

APPLE BOOKS REVIEW

If you love stories about clever mothers and daughters, this is the audiobook for you. In this rich fantasy, we follow the Orchiére family—who are Romani witches—over the course of more than a century as they struggle to keep their magic alive and pass their powers from generation to generation in secret. Author Louisa Morgan makes this story absolutely gripping with characters that range from painfully dysfunctional to truly inspirational. Polly Lee narrates with exceptional style, voicing each woman with exactly the right cadence and accent to convey her age, experience and place in English society. You can’t help but be drawn into the gorgeous world of these headstrong characters—just wait until you get to the stories of the youngest generation. No spoilers here, but let’s just say Morgan’s ending took our breath away.

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