A Discovery of Witches
Book one of the New York Times bestselling All Souls series, from the author of The Black Bird Oracle.
Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on Netflix
“A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People).
Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont.
Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, book three, The Book of Life, and the fourth in the series, Time’s Convert.
Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on Netflix
“A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People).
Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford's Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont.
Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar's depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, book three, The Book of Life, and the fourth in the series, Time’s Convert.
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Readers say *A Discovery of Witches* offers a richly detailed world blending history, magic, and romance, set against Oxford’s charm. Many agree the c...
A great paced read, I was turning the pages wanting to know what the characters would be up to next. The combination of creatures and there traits was great and it offers the opportunities for lots of twists and turns. Anything set against the backdrop of libraries and books will always capture my attention, just the right mix of magic, myth and history. Looking forward to reading the next book.
I just finished rewatching A Discovery of Witches on Discovery Plus, and it reminded me why I fell in love with this series all over again. While the magic on screen is fantastic, my own experience with the streaming service wasn't without its frustrating hiccups. I actually found it helpful to read through other viewers' experiences on a discovery plus reviews page when I was troubleshooting. Despite those small technical glitches, the show itself is so beautifully done that it was easy to get completely swept away by Matthew and Diana's world.
While this book started off with what seemed like a cliche spicy novel storyline, the story arch is much more than that! I finished this book and immediately purchased the next one (and the rest of the series) because I was so invested. This is a great series to read if you want a little romance/spice and are interested in creature lore! Definitely recommend.
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