By: Deborah Harkness Synopsis Deep in the heart of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, scholar Diana Bishop requests a manuscript called Ashmole 782 in the course of her research. Coming from an old and distinguished lineage of witches, Diana senses that the ancient book might be bound up with magic – but she herself wantsContinue reading “A Discovery of Witches”
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A Secret History of Witches
By: Louisa Morgan Synopsis From the book dust jacket: A sweeping historical saga that traces five generations of fiercely powerful witches whose magical inheritance is both a dangerous threat and an extraordinary gift. Brittany, 1821. When Grand-mere Ursule gives her life to save her family, the magic seems to die with her. Even so, theContinue reading “A Secret History of Witches”
They Went Left
By: Monica Hesse Synopsis From the book dust jacket: Germany, 1945. The soldiers who liberated the Gross-Rosen concentration camp said the war was over, but nothing feels over to eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman. Her body and mind have barely begun to heal, and her life is completely shattered: Three years ago, she and her younger brother,Continue reading “They Went Left”