Published by Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
Format: ARC, eBook
“Being a witch means living in this world consciously, powerfully, and unapologetically.” – Gabriela Herstik
Two Women. Two timelines. Pure Magic!
Hester Fox knows how to write a chilling, atmospheric and engaging tale!
Margaret Harlowe is from a wealthy family. She is the youngest and only daughter. Her brothers are successful and have made their way in the world, but Margaret has never fit in with her family. She enjoys being in nature, she knows things, she can do things, women who shun her in the day, come to her at night. She is talked about, she is strange, she is powerful, she is beautiful, she is a witch!
“You say witch like it’s a bad thing…” – Unknown
Augusta Podos has found her dream job at Harlowe House! It is the historic home of the Harlowe’s which has been turned into a museum. She can’t believe her good fortune! She is doing what she loves. While working one day she comes across a reference to a daughter (Margaret) of the Harlowe’s. Augusta she is intrigued. She wants to learn more about his young woman who history forgot.
“The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun. The light has been broken; the spell has begun.”-Midgard Morningstar
As Augusta begins to search for more information, she begins to have ‘hallucinations’ about Margaret. But are they hallucinations or are they the work of magic?????
Hester Fox has bewitched me with this tale. Usually with two timelines, I enjoy one more than the other. But in this book, both timelines were intriguing and magical. I love when I pick up a book and I am compelled to keep reading. I read most of this book in one day. I did not want to put it down. I love all things witch related and this book left me spellbound.
“The first time I called myself a ‘Witch’ was the most magical moment of my life.”- Margot Adler
So, pick up this book if you believe in magic! Pick it up if you are a fan of witch tales, historical fiction/romance, atmospheric reads with gothic vibes!
***There are some triggers in this book. The author mentions them in her review. If you leave a comment under her review, she states she will do her best to tell you where they are in the book.
4.5 stars
Highly Recommend.
Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.