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Set against the backdrop of early 19th‑century Brittany and London during the Second World War, the novel follows five generations of witches who wield ancestral magic to safeguard their families, traditions, and the future. After Grand‑mère Ursule sacrifices herself to protect her tribe, her lineage wrestles with the fading Old Faith, preserving ancient spells and rites passed from mother to daughter. When Ursule’s young granddaughter enters the circle, the dormant power rekindles, setting the stage for a battle between lineage, heritage, and the inexorable march of history.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Louisa Morgan
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