En el desenlace de "El descubrimiento de las brujas", Diana Bishop y Matthew Clairmont regresan al presente para enfrentar nuevos desafíos y viejos enemigos. La búsqueda del Ashmole 782 se vuelve urgente mientras desvelan secretos antiguos y navegan su amor a pesar de sus diferencias. Harkness concluye magistralmente esta cautivadora trilogía.
Una vez asumida su condición de bruja con poderes para viajar en el tiempo, la historiadora Diana Bishop está preparada para emprender un viaje al pasado en el que poder encontrar el Ashmole 782, un manuscrito secreto cuyos poderes evitarán el fin de la pacífica convivencia entre brujas, vampiros, daimones y humanos. La acompañará en esta aventura su marido, Matthew Clairmont, en una carrera incesante plagada de misterio. Como en un espléndido tapiz, en La sombra de la noche los hilos de la alquimia, la magia, la ciencia y la poesía tejen una apasionada trama llena de amor e intriga.
En el corazón de la Biblioteca Bodleiana de Oxford, la apasionada historiadora Diana Bishop se topa en medio de sus investigaciones con el manuscrito identificado como Ashmole 782. Descendiente de un antiguo linaje de brujas, Diana intuye que el manuscrito está relacionado de alguna manera con la magia, pero no quiere tener nada que ver con la brujería. Y después de tomar algunas notas sobre sus curiosos dibujos, lo devuelve sin perder más tiempo a las estanterías. Lo que Diana no sabe es que se trata de un manuscrito alquímico que ha estado perdido durante siglos y cuyo descubrimiento ha desencadenado que hordas de daimones, vampiros y brujas salgan a la luz de las salas de lectura de la Biblioteca. Una de esas criaturas es Matthew Clairmont, un enigmático genetista, amante del buen vino y vampiro milenario, cuya alianza con Diana se hará progresivamente más íntima y poco a poco surgirá entre ambos una relación que hará tambalear los tabúes asentados desde hace tiempo en un mundo secreto y encantado. La teoría de la evolución de Darwin no contempló todos los seres que habitan la Tierra, pero Deborah Harkness lo ha hecho en esta emocionante e ingeniosa novela. Desde Oxford a Nueva York, y de aquí a Francia, la magia, la alquimia y la ciencia nos desvelan sus verdaderos vínculos en el libro definitivo sobre la brujería y sus poderes. «Una original fantasía con toda la magia de Harry Potter o Crepúsculo... Un irresistible cuento de brujería, ciencia y amor prohibido.» People
ADVENTURE / THRILLER. "A Discovery of Witches," "Shadow of Night," and "The Book of Life," now available in a beautiful boxed set With more than two million copies sold in the United States, the novels of the number one "New York Times"--Bestselling All Souls Trilogy have landed on all the major bestseller lists, garnered rave reviews, and spellbound legions of loyal fans. Now all three novels are available in an elegantly designed boxed set that's perfect for fans and newcomers alike
"The fifteenth-century work commonly known as the Voynich Manuscript is often called the world's most mysterious book. Written in an unknown script by an unknown author, the manuscript has no clearer purpose now than when it was rediscovered in 1912 by rare books dealer Wilfrid Voynich. The manuscript appears and disappears throughout history, from the library of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to a secret sale of books in 1903 by the Society of Jesus in Rome. The book's language has eluded decipherment, and its elaborate illustrations remain as baffling as they are beautiful. For the first time, this facsimile, complete with reproductions of elaborate folding sections, allows readers to explore this enigma in all its stunning detail, from its one-of-a-kind 'Voynichese' text to its illustrations of otherworldly plants, unfamiliar constellations, and naked women swimming though fantastical tubes and green baths. The essays that accompany the manuscript explain what we have learned about this work--from alchemical, cryptographic, forensic, and historical perspectives--but they provide few definitive answers. Instead, as New York Times best-selling author Deborah Harkness says in her introduction, the book's essays 'invite the reader to join us at the heart of the mystery.'"-- Provided by publisher
From the author of The Black Bird Oracle comes a fully illustrated guide to the #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series—“an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy” (People). Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! A world of witches, vampires, and daemons. A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future. Diana and Matthew—the forbidden love at the heart of the adventure. In The World of All Souls, Deborah Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy—all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans and eager newcomers alike.
Set in a richly woven narrative, this third installment of the All Souls series continues the epic journey of its beloved characters as they navigate a world filled with magic, history, and romance. Readers will delve deeper into the complexities of witchcraft and the intricacies of relationships, all while facing new challenges that test their bonds. The story promises to blend thrilling adventures with profound themes of love and sacrifice, culminating in a captivating conclusion that fans have eagerly anticipated.
Explores the streets, shops, back alleys, and gardens of Elizabethan London where a boisterous and diverse group of men and women shared a keen interest in the study of nature. This book examines six episodes of scientific inquiry and dispute in sixteenth-century London, bringing to life the individuals involved and the challenges they faced.
Now a major Sky original production, this first volume of the internationally bestselling ALL SOULS trilogy begins with absence, desire, blood, and fear. It introduces a captivating world of witches, daemons, and vampires, centered around historian Diana Bishop and her forbidden love, Matthew Clairmont. When Diana opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, she unwittingly invites magic back into her life, despite her efforts to distance herself from her witch heritage after her parents' tragic deaths. This discovery exposes her to a realm of powerful beings, including the enigmatic vampire geneticist, Matthew. Drawn to him, Diana navigates a shadowy world filled with half-truths and ancient enmities, forging a bond that challenges the delicate balance of peace among supernatural creatures. As they delve deeper into the manuscript's secrets and their growing feelings for each other, the stakes rise, unraveling the fragile harmony of their world. Readers are promised a rich, thrilling narrative filled with romance, magic, and adventure that will enchant fans of fantasy and romance alike.
