Book one of the New York Times-bestselling All Souls trilogy—“a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). Look for the hit TV series “A Discovery of Witches,” streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now and Shudder. Season 2 premieres January 9, 2021! Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight … 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, and concludes with The Book of Life.
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I listened to the audio version and enjoyed this series
Well written, original idea for a book. First in the All Souls Trilogy. Ecellent read !!
Want a smart, adult fantasy with a huge dolllop of history thrown in? This is your story! Nothing prepared me for good this book is and how much I would learn about European history. Ms. Harkness is good at mixing science and history with fantastical beings and coming up with a brew that satisfies the brain as well as the soul. My logical, fact craving brain was in ecstasy while my soul purred with the satisfaction of a well conceived, well executed fantasy. (Dramatic much, I know!) This is the first of a trilogy and if you’re at all intrigued, I suggest you buy all three right now so you won’t have the agony of waiting. Enjoy!
I was so happy to know that this was the first of three in this series. This witchy/vampire/demon story is very modern and forms great relationships among the characters.
I absolutely loved this book. It’s fantastic!
I enjoyed this book but think it was a little slow in places. Too much technical information and detail stalled the action and progress of the story line at times.
Wonderful start to and even better series. Intelligent and informative for those loving historical facts. Worthy of a reread.
Great story telling !
I loved this book so much! Didn’t enjoy book 2 or book 3 as much.
Read the whole series-am now watching the TV series
Great series.
While I think this is a great story, intricately woven, it’s the characters that really hooked me.
I loved this book. She built a different world from the normal paranormal romance. I couldn’t put it down. If you buy this book, you may as well buy the other two.
I’m not a huge fan of this series, I think it’s Twilight for adults.
The characters are my favorite part of this series. They are very down to earth even with their crazy abilities. The book was fast paced & engaging.
This book was amazing! It made me use my brain and I kept turning page after page! I couldn’t put it down!
Fast read
Love the All Souls Trilogy and fell in love with the characters. I’ve recommended this book to friends who also fell in love. Wish Ms. Harkness would add to the series but then it wouldn’t be a “trilogy”.
This trilogy was fascinating. I only wish the author would write more!
Excellent book..I will reread when I have all three in the series. Memorable!