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The Once and Future Witches

The spellbinding bestseller

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The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ballot box.

But when the three Eastwood sisters join the suffragists of New Salem, they begin to pursue the forgotten ways that might turn the women's movement into the witch's movement. Stalked by shadows and sickness, hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote - and perhaps not even to live - the sisters must delve into the oldest magics, draw new alliances and heal the bond between them if they want to survive.

There's no such thing as witches. But there will be.

©2020 Alix E. Harrow (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Witchcraft Magic Users Suffrage

Critic Reviews

"A brilliant dazzle of a book...I devoured it in enormous gulps, and utterly loved it." (Kat Howard, author of The Unkindness of Ghosts)

"This is a delightful, satisfying novel, a tale of women's battle for equality, of fairy tales twisted into wonderfully witchy spells, of magics both large and small, and history re-imagined." (Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches)

"The Once and Future Witches is a gorgeous and thrilling paean to the ferocious power of women." (Laini Taylor, New York Times best-selling author)
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I really enjoyed it. I wish it wasn't just fiction. it made me laugh n cry.

loved it

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Outstanding witchy story. The best, most thorough witch story I have encountered so far. It spellbinding, intriguing and captivating amalgamation of the witch’s beginnings.

5 Stars all the way

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A beautiful story about the secret's women keep, the battles they fight, the sacrifices they make and the power and strength they possess, alone and en masse. A story of hope for the maiden, mother and crone in all of us.

For all Women, everywhere

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A beautiful beautiful story. Couldn't stop listening and never wanted it to end. The characters are so compelling and real and the story so enthralling and unique.

Definitely listen to this book!!!!

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What a glorious book this is. A riveting story, compelling characters and words that soar. The narration was perfect and gave the characters presence.

Utterly brilliant

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The story, characters, and narration were all fabulous! Compelling story, brilliantly told. Off to check out Alix’s other work.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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intriguing and captivating, highly recommend, love the characters and story. not usually a fan of witch and fantasy but it really was superb

Superb, loved it

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this book is a story about brave women. Survivors of abuse. People who don't conform with what society expects of them. People who fight through the end with all they have. It's amazing. (and JUNIPER IS MY BABY GIRL I love her!!!!)

a story about brave women and never giving up

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What a cool story! I really liked it! Great narration too - best witch book I’ve read in ages x

Loved it!

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I can’t remember the last book I read that was this engaging. The plot is so gripping, the characters are so genuine, the writing so brilliant. The narrator is amazing and production is excellent. I can’t imagine finding another audiobook this good.

Gripping, Powerful, Beautiful

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