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The Once and Future Witches

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The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow is a spellbinding tale set at the end of the 19th century where three estranged sisters, in a world where magic has faded, come together to bring about a new age of witchcraft. As they struggle against societal and personal challenges, they rediscover the power of old spells and traditional witchcraft in their quest for freedom and change. The story artfully weaves together themes of empowerment, sisterhood, and the enduring fight for women's rights.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories where suffrage meets sorcery, blending historical fantasy with a rich tapestry of sisterhood, empowerment, and magic. It offers a compelling narrative for those who appreciate strong female leads and a world where spells and societal change interweave seamlessly.

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The Once and Future Witches

From the author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January comes this lush, magical work of speculative fiction that will appeal to fans of The Night Circus, The Power and The Binding.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'Glorious . . . a tale that will sweep you away' Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger

'A gorgeous and thrilling paean to the ferocious power of women' Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer

In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ballot box.

But when the three Eastwood sisters join the suffragists of New Salem, they begin to pursue the forgotten ways that might turn the women's movement into the witch's movement. Stalked by shadows and sickness, hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote - and perhaps not even to live - the sisters must delve into the oldest magics, draw new alliances, and heal the bond between them if they want to survive.

There's no such thing as witches. But there will be.

Praise for The Once and Future Witches:

'A brilliant dazzle of a book . . . I devoured it in enormous gulps, and utterly loved it' Kat Howard, author of The Unkindness of Ghosts

'Compelling, exhilarating and magical - a must-read' Booklist (starred review)

'Delightful . . . a tale of women's battle for equality, of fairy tales twisted into wonderfully witchy spells, of magics both large and small, and history re-imagined' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

'A love letter to folklore and the rebellious women of history' Publishers Weekly

'A breathtaking book - brilliant and raw and dark and complicated' Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars

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Alix E. Harrow's The Once and Future Witches has been praised as a thrilling and magical novel celebrating the power and resilience of women. Reviewers appreciated its vivid characters, enchanting storytelling, and imaginative world-building. The tale of sisterhood and empowerment resonates deeply, with many highlighting it as a compelling and relevant narrative that delightfully reimagines fairy tales and history.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356512501

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 560

About the Author

A former academic and adjunct, Alix E. Harrow is now a full-time writer living in Kentucky with her husband and their semi-feral kids. She is the author of Hugo Award-winning short fiction and her debut novel, The Ten Thousand Doors of January was shortlisted for the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. Find her on Twitter at @AlixEHarrow.

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