A richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together.
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires soon descends upon the library. Diana has stumbled upon a coveted treasure lost for centuries-and she is the only creature who can break its spell.
Debut novelist Deborah Harkness has crafted a mesmerizing and addictive read, equal parts history and magic, romance and suspense. Diana is a bold heroine who meets her equal in vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and gradually warms up to him as their alliance deepens into an intimacy that violates age-old taboos. This smart, sophisticated story harks back to the novels of Anne Rice, but it is as contemporary and sensual as the Twilight series-with an extra serving of historical realism.
I am so excited to read this book! It has gotten RAVE reviews! On December 27th, it comes out in paperback. Are you so EXCITED?
I know. Me, too.
Enter to win one of two copies by filling out the form below.
I know. Me, too.
Enter to win one of two copies by filling out the form below.
Also, don't tell my 6 year old son that I'm not a witch. He believes I am. Maybe because I feed him with stories.
So sue me.
4 comments:
You always give away the most interesting books! Keep it up :)
Ditto!! A Discovery of Witches has got me excited to read it - love the spooky *manuscript & alchemy* idea :D
I have this on my wish list so I am glad to see it coming out in paperback. Thanks for offering it as a giveaway!
What a great book! It sounds awesome and I would love to read it! Thanks for offering this giveaway.
~Jess
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