A Secret History of Witches: A Novel [Paperback]

A sweeping historical saga that traces five generations of fiercely powerful mothers and daughters -- witches whose magical inheritance is both a dangerous threat and an extraordinary gift.

Brittany, 1821.

After Grand-Mere Ursule gives her life to save her family, their magic seems to die with her.

Even so, the Orchires fight to keep the old ways alive, practicing half-remembered spells and arcane rites in hopes of a revival. And when their youngest daughter comes of age, magic flows anew. The lineage continues, though new generations struggle not only to master their power, but also to keep it hidden.

But when World War II looms on the horizon, magic is needed more urgently than ever -- not for simple potions or visions, but to change the entire course of history.

Praise forA Secret History of Witches:

"I loved it. A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent ofPractical Magic. . .. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time." —Laure Eve, author ofThe Graces

"Historical fiction at its absolute finest....Deliciously absorbing." —Boston Globe

"At once sprawling and intimate,A Secret History of Witchesdeftly captures the greatest magic of all: the love between mothers and daughters." —Jordanna Max Brodsky, author ofThe Wolf in the Whale

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The Age of WitchesLouisa Morganis the author ofA Secret History of Witches, and a pseudonym for award-winning author Louise Marley. Louise lives in the Pacific Northwest where she and her Border Terrier, Oscar, ramble the beaches and paths of Washington State."A beautiful generational tale,reminiscent ofPractical Magicif it had been set in various time periods, but much more expansive lc9