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The World of All Souls
A Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night and The Book of Life
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See moreThe perfect companion piece to the first three novels in the spellbinding All Souls series. A thorough insight into the history and magic behind Deborah Harkness's world of witches, daemons and vampires.
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Discover the truths, the history, the myths and the magic behind the bestselling All Souls trilogy. Fall under the spell once more with this all-encompassing insider's guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life.
The All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness, featuring historian and witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont, delves into mythology, alchemy, literature, and architecture. And history is brought to life. With her signature historian's touch, Deborah Harkness offers an encyclopaedic look at the series, complete with synopses, character biographies, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy.
Bursting with fascinating facts and original artwork, The World of All Souls is the ultimate companion for fans of the All Souls trilogy and unlocks this fantastical world, letting you in on all its secrets and mysteries.
Praise for the All Souls trilogy:'This is a glorious, finely-wrought gem of a book: intelligent, thoughtful, intricate... Utterly enchanting on every level' — Manda Scott on A Discovery of Witches
'Deborah Harkness writes as if she's the hugely more talented love child of Diana Gabaldon and J. K. Rowling' — thebookbag.co.uk on Shadow of Night
'Rich in arcane detail, fans will relish this exotic cauldron of romantic fantasy' — Sunday Mirror on The Book of Life
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The World of All Souls by Deborah Harkness provides an expansive guide to the universe of the All Souls trilogy, offering rich background information and insights into its characters, mythology, and settings. It is appreciated for its detailed illustrations and author annotations, enhancing the readers' understanding and enjoyment of the main series. Fans of the trilogy particularly enjoy the in-depth exploration and behind-the-scenes elements that the book provides.
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ISBN: 9781472237637
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 May 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 39.0mm
Width: 187.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 1288g
Pages: 496
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About the Author
Deborah Harkness is the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life, Time's Convert and The World of All Souls. A history professor at the University of Southern California, Harkness has received Fulbright, Guggenheim, and National Humanities Center fellowships. She lives in Los Angeles.
Follow Deborah Harkness on Twitter @DebHarkness and Instagram @debharkness, and visit www.deborahharkness.com and www.facebook.com/AuthorDeborahHarknessAlso by Deborah Harkness
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Shadow of Night
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Diana Bishop's family oracle deck from the beloved novel The Black Bird Oracle comes to life in this magical 52-card deck from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness. The Black Bird Oracle Deck is a recreation of the seventeenth-century deck that plays a pivotal role in The Black Bird Oracle, the fifth novel in the beloved All Souls series. Handed...Cards$7000Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order -
A Discovery of Witches
When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was still a child convinced her that human fear is more potent than any witchcraft. Now Diana has unwittingly exposed herself...PaperbackSold Out -
The Black Bird Oracle
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Time's Convert
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The Black Bird Oracle, the highly anticipated fifth novel in Deborah Harkness's beloved All Souls series, weaves a tale of profound magic, familial secrets, and unyielding love. It all begins one fateful Friday afternoon when Diana Bishop, a witch and scholar, encounters a dying raven on the pavement. This ominous symbol comes with a cryptic invitation: 'It's time you came...PaperbackSold Out
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