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The World of All Souls

A Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night and The Book of Life

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The World of All Souls

By: Deborah Harkness
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Deborah Harkness, Steve West, Jennifer Ikeda
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About this listen

Discover the truths, the history, the myths and the magic behind the first three novels in the spellbinding All Souls series. Fall under the spell once more with this all-encompassing insider's guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night and The Book of Life.

The first three novels in the All Souls series by Deborah Harkness, featuring historian and witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont, delves into mythology, alchemy, literature and architecture. And history is brought to life.

The World of All Souls is the ultimate companion for fans and unlocks this fantastical world, letting you in on all its secrets and mysteries.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Deborah Harkness (P)2018 Penguin Random House Audio Fantasy Historical Fiction Magic Mythology Witchcraft Magic Users Middle Ages

Critic Reviews

Praise for the All Souls trilogy: "This is a glorious, finely-wrought gem of a book: intelligent, thoughtful, intricate.... Utterly enchanting on every level." (Manda Scott on A Discovery of Witches)

"Deborah Harkness writes as if she's the hugely more talented love child of Diana Gabaldon and J. K. Rowling." (thebookbag.co.uk on Shadow of Night)

"Rich in arcane detail, fans will relish this exotic cauldron of romantic fantasy." (Sunday Mirror on The Book of Life)
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This was an absolutely astounding read/listen! So many intriguing insights into historical links within the series. I applaud Deborah Harkness for all that she has put into her work!! A definite must have companion to the books!!

Absolutely fascinating and in-depth!!

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loved it. it helped explain how all the information for the All Souls trilogy came about and what Deborah based her information in the story on. well worth it for any all souls fan.

well worth it

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After not being able to stop reading all the other books and absolutely loving everything about them,
This was such a big let down, I have not even finished the book I have given up 4 times now.
The narrator did a great job she is clear and pronounced,the contents of this book is really just going over what we already know of the characters in discovery of witches and the trilogy that follows,
It is also about the history and where she got it all from, yes some of it was interesting but it just did not hold my interest for long and I have not finished the book and don’t think I will try again.

I just could not get into it

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