“Together we lifted our feet and stepped into the unknown”—the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller A Discovery of WitchesDeborah Harkness exploded onto the literary scene with her debut novel, A Discovery of Witches, Book One of the magical All Souls Trilogy and an international publishing phenomenon. The novel introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and the handsome geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont; together they found themselves at the center of a supernatural battle over an enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782.
Now, picking up from A Discovery of Witches’ cliffhanger ending,Shadow of Night plunges Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan London, a world of spies, subterfuge, and a coterie of Matthew’s old friends, the mysterious School of Night that includes Christopher Marlowe and Walter Raleigh. Here, Diana must locate a witch to tutor her in magic, Matthew is forced to confront a past he thought he had put to rest, and the mystery of Ashmole 782 deepens.
Deborah Harkness has crafted a gripping journey through a world of alchemy, time travel, and magical discoveries, delivering one of the most hotly anticipated novels of the season.
I have one copy of Shadow Of Night plus some awesome swag (buttons and a temporary tattoo) to give away to one lucky US winner! Thank you to the great people at Viking/Penguin for allowing me to participate! Open until 7/11/12 @ 11:59pm EST with winner announced shortly after.
Have you read A Discovery Of Witches yet? I highly suggest reading that one first because the story line is continuous from book to book – check it out- My Review HERE - A little bit Twilight, a little bit Harry Potter!
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.
If the contest is still open I’d love to be entered in it. I had taken Discovery from the library and had to return it because there were so many holds against it, and I hadn’t gotten to finish it.
If I can win book 2 I guess I’d go online and buy a copy of Discovery for my home library.
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This sounds like a great book. Would have to buy first book of the series also. This is a new author for mr. Great covers of both books. Thanks for the great giveaway.
I haven’t read the first book yet. This sounds like a good series.
Discovery of Witches was one of my favorite reads of the year. I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read Shadow of Night to continue with this amazing series.. Thank you for this opportunity.
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New author to me, off to check out the first book, this series sounds amazing.
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My sister read Discovery and recommended it to me. I knwo she is anxiously awaiting Shadow of Night.
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I knew with that cliff hanger that I wanted to read the first two stories back to back, and I just started reading Discovery of Witches. Lovin it so far, and now I can’t wait to get Shadow of Night, so thank for the giveaway.
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This is a new to me series and author. I will have to check into the first book.
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Discovery of Witches was an amazing book! My wife and I both loved it and can’t wait to read Shadow of Night! Thanks for the giveaway contest!
I have Discovery of Witches and have read so much about the cliffhanger ending (really do not like cliffhanger endings) that I have been waiting for book two ;=D So it is time now to pull out book one and get going on the read. Thank you for sharing today definitely have Shadow of Night on the wishlist and would love to win a copy.
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Ohhh…. I REALLY can’t wait to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win! xxx
I heard so many good things about this series…really wanna read it!!!!
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I loved A Discovery of Witches! I’d love a chance to win Shadow of Night=)
New to this series and I always see it being promoted, so it must be awesome.
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