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When the sixth Duke of Radnor dies, his son Freddie assumes the title, yet it is Lilith who inherits the role of Head Witch of the Lazarus Coven. Raised in the art of necromancy, she lives a double life as a society beauty, a grieving mother’s sister, and the reluctant leader of a coven threatened by the government’s Sentinel force.
Nick Stricklend, a powerful Sentinel in the British government, is tasked with seizing the Elixir from Lilith and will stop at nothing to succeed. Amidst this danger, Lilith meets artist Bram Cardale and falls for him, forcing her to decide between her coven’s safety, her family’s well‑being, and the passion she feels for Bram.
Paula Brackston blends romance, fantasy, and historical detail in The Midnight Witch, offering another tale of love and magic that showcases her signature writing style and a head‑strong heroine.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Paula Brackston
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