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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-10125000408X
ISBN-139781250004086
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038785250
Product Key Features
Book TitleWitch's Daughter : a Novel
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicOccult & Supernatural, Romance / Historical / General, Romance / Paranormal / General, Fantasy / Historical, Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorPaula Brackston
Book SeriesThe Witch's Daughter Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.6 in
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ReviewsPart historical romance, part modern fantasy, The Witch's Daughter is a fresh, compelling take on the magical, yet dangerous world of witches. Readers will long remember the fiercely independent heroine who survives plagues, wars, and the heartbreak of immortality to stay true to herself, and protect the protégé she comes to love., The Witch's Daughter is a must read for anyone who loves magic set in the real world, who craves a well-written novel with historical elements along with romance and witchcraft tied into a tension-filled plot and vivid imagery, and, of course, who seeks an escape from their own lives if only for a moment., A lyrical and spell-binding time travel fantasy featuring an immortal witch who must summon all her powers to defeat the evil hounding her through the centuries., ...compelling and beautiful...a book to be savored. I look forward to reading more from this wonderful writer who always manages to take my breath away., With her first novel, author Paula Brackston conjures up a riveting tale of sorcery and time travel. By mixing feminine heroism with masculine might, Brackston successfully captivates readers with characters Bess, an immortal witch, and sinister dark lord, Gideon.... It's almost impossible not to root for the underdog in this magical twist on the classic David vs. Goliath tale. Plus, the skill with which Brackston weaves her characters through time makes this book a fascinating take on global history., This tale spans centuries and walks the line between good and the darker side of magic. Magic and those who possess it have been feared and persecuted throughout most of human history. Find out what it is like to live for hundreds of years, mostly in solitude, and have to struggle with having the power to help people, but being afraid to use that power., Stretching her tale over several centuries, British-based Brackston brings energy as well as commercial savvy to her saga of innocence and the dark arts.... History, time travel and fantasy combine in a solidly readable entertainment., Brackston's first novel offers well-crafted characters in an absorbing plot and an altogether delicious blend of historical fiction and fantasy., Ambitious and thought-provoking, this book will lure you into vivid, visceral worlds where evil lurks at every turn. The beautifully crafted BOOK OF SHADOWS will be etched on my mind for a long time. What an action-packed, emotionally powerful film it would make too., The combination of stories from the past and the present meld nicely, and the author adds some clever twists so the reader never knows exactly from whom the next Gideon apparition will arise. Perhaps the best twist is the ending--leaving an opening for another book, but at the same time furnishing the reader with quite a satisfactory ending., Readers who enjoy historical fantasy built around an epic struggle between good and evil should enjoy this original take on the theme., This pleasantly romantic historical fantasy debut flips lightly between the past experiences of ageless witch Elizabeth Anne Hawksmith and her present-day life in Matravers, England... Bess's adventures are fascinating., Lushly written with a fascinating premise and an enthralling heroine, The Witch's Daughter will linger long in memory after the last page has been savored. Highly recommended., The Witch's Daughter is a wonderful combination of historical fiction and paranormal. Brackston's story alternates between past and present as she mixes tales of Elizabeth's early life with the present day, tying in historical events including Jack the Ripper and the horrors of WWI... Overall, a really enjoyable read., A beautifully written, brilliantly crafted page-turner that completely invests you in the lives and loves of the witch's daughter. A true reading event., Women will certainly love the independent, feisty female characters, but the narrative is wonderfully imaginative and the plot fast-moving and filled with action. This novel is highly recommended for witches and warlocks alike., "Offers well-crafted characters in an absorbing plot and an altogether delicious blend of historical fiction and fantasy." - Booklist "[A] pleasantly romantic historical fantasy... Bess's adventures are fascinating." - Publishers Weekly "A wonderful combination of historical fiction and paranormal... A really enjoyable read." - BookBitch.com "A beautifully written, brilliantly crafted page-turner that completely invests you in the lives and loves of the witch's daughter. A true reading event." - Melissa Sena te, author of The Love Goddess' Cooking School "It's almost impossible not to root for the underdog in this magical twist on the classic David vs. Goliath tale." - Marie Claire "An engaging, well-written novel." - Portland Book Review "Lushly written with a fascinating premise and an enthralling heroine, The Witch's Daughter will linger long in memory after the last page has been savored. Highly recommended." - Sa ra Poole, au thor of The Borgia Betrayal
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal823.92
SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An enthralling tale of modern witch Bess Hawksmith, a fiercely independent woman desperate to escape her cursed history who must confront the evil which has haunted her for centuries My name is Elizabeth Anne Hawksmith, and my age is three hundred and eighty-four years. If you will listen, I will tell you a tale of witches. A tale of magic and love and loss. A story of how simple ignorance breeds fear, and how deadly that fear can be. Let me tell you what it means to be a witch. In the spring of 1628, the Witchfinder of Wessex finds himself a true Witch. As Bess Hawksmith watches her mother swing from the Hanging Tree she knows that only one man can save her from the same fate: the Warlock Gideon Masters. Secluded at his cottage, Gideon instructs Bess, awakening formidable powers she didn't know she had. She couldn't have foreseen that even now, centuries later, he would be hunting her across time, determined to claim payment for saving her life. In present-day England, Elizabeth has built a quiet life. She has spent the centuries in solitude, moving from place to place, surviving plagues, wars, and the heartbreak that comes with immortality. Her loneliness comes to an abrupt end when she is befriended by a teenage girl called Tegan. Against her better judgment, Elizabeth opens her heart to Tegan and begins teaching her the ways of the Hedge Witch. But will she be able to stand against Gideon--who will stop at nothing to reclaim her soul--in order to protect the girl who has become the daughter she never had? Praise for The Witch's Daughter "Brackston's first novel offers well-crafted characters in an absorbing plot and an altogether delicious blend of historical fiction and fantasy." -- Booklist "This pleasantly romantic historical fantasy debut flips lightly between the past experiences of ageless witch Elizabeth Anne Hawksmith and her present-day life in Matravers, England... Bess's adventures are fascinating." -- Publishers Weekly
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- 13. Dez. 2017
Disappointed
The book started out interesting enough describing the back story. It held my interest about a third of the way in and then I quickly realized the same story was going to play out again and again (like 3 or four times) throughout the book. I could easily guess what was going to happen next. The only reason I finished the book was because I kept hoping it would get better.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Jul. 2025
Book is slightly warped but otherwise st...
Book is slightly warped but otherwise still in good condition. Can’t wait to read!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 01. Feb. 2017
Great Read
This book was recommended by a co-worker. I loved it and found it difficult to put down.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 18. Mär. 2025
Cover was ripped pretty bad for the cond...
Cover was ripped pretty bad for the condition to be good . I was disappointed I had to tape the cover on 😔Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Feb. 2020
One of the best novels I've read in a long time.
Absolutely LOVE this book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Jun. 2018
Great summer read
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- 22. Okt. 2020
Great Book
Great Book Great DealerBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Jul. 2021
A good read
A good read, hold your interest from beginning to end!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
