A Secret History of Witches
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4.0 • 80 Ratings
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- $29.99
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- $29.99
Publisher Description
A sweeping 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.
Brittany, 1821.
After Grand-Mere Ursule gives her life to save her family, their magic seems to die with her.
Even so, the Orchires 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.
Praise for A Secret History of Witches:
"I loved it. A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic. . .. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time." —Laure Eve, author of The Graces
"Historical fiction at its absolute finest....Deliciously absorbing." —Boston Globe
"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 Wolf in the Whale
For more from Louisa Morgan, check out:
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.
Customer Reviews
Excellent book
Very interesting. Loved how the story evolved and that it included so many characters. A very good listen. Even my husband enjoyed the bits and pieces that he heard while I was listening.