Deborah E. Harkness Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Eine Hexe wider Willen und ein jahrhundertealter Vampir – eine Liebe, die nicht sein darf, und doch so stark ist, dass sie alles überwindet. ***Der gestaltete Buchschnitt ist auf eine limitierte Auflage begrenzt.*** Diana Bishop ist Historikerin mit Leib und Seele. Dass in ihr zudem das Blut eines uralten Hexengeschlechts fließt, versucht sie im Alltag möglichst zu ignorieren. Doch dann fällt Diana in einer Bibliothek in Oxford ein magisches Manuskript in die Hände, und plötzlich wird sie von Hexen, Dämonen und Vampiren verfolgt, die ihr das geheime Wissen über das Schriftstück entlocken wollen. Hilfe erfährt Diana ausgerechnet von Matthew Clairmont, Naturwissenschaftler, 1500 Jahre alter Vampir – und der Mann, der Diana bald schon mehr bedeuten wird als ihr Leben … Dieses Buch gibt es in zwei Versionen: mit und ohne Farbschnitt. Es wird je nach Verfügbarkeit geliefert. Band 1 der opulenten Saga um die epische verbotene Liebe zwischen einer Hexe und einem Vampir. Alle Bände der Reihe: A Discovery of Witches – Die Seelen der Nacht Shadow of Night – Wo die Nacht beginnt The Book of Life – Das Buch der Nacht Time’s Convert – Bis ans Ende der Ewigkeit Dieses Buch gibt es in zwei Versionen: mit und ohne Farbschnitt. Es wird je nach Verfügbarkeit geliefert.

Diana Bishop embarks on a profound journey into her own darkness and family history in the fifth novel of the beloved All Souls series. Introduced as an Oxford scholar and witch alongside vampire geneticist Matthew de Clairmont, Diana's story began with their love amidst the quest for the enchanted manuscript Ashmole 782. Since then, they have explored Elizabethan England, dismantled the Covenant between their species, and awakened dark powers within Diana's lineage. Now, faced with a formal demand from the Congregation to test the magic of their seven-year-old twins, Pip and Rebecca, Diana is determined to protect them from the fate that befell her parents. To forge a different future for her family, she responds to a message from her long-lost great-aunt, Gwyneth Proctor, inviting her home. At Ravenswood, the Proctor family estate, Diana begins a new chapter under Gwyneth's guidance, a skilled witch in higher magic. This marks the start of a confrontation with her family's shadowy past and a reckoning with her own desire for greater power—if she can finally overcome her fear of embracing it.

Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history - in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series.

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.

Primo di una trilogia, il libro è ora una serie TV su Sky. Diana Bishop, giovane storica di alchimia, scopre un antico manoscritto nella biblioteca Bodleiana di Oxford, ignara dell'importanza del suo gesto. Discendente da streghe, dopo la misteriosa morte dei genitori, ha scelto di bandire la magia dalla sua vita, ma la sua vera natura è difficile da nascondere. Il potere del manoscritto è irresistibile e, nonostante i suoi sforzi, non riesce a ignorarlo. Altri esseri ultraterreni, tra cui demoni e vampiri, sono attratti dal testo e da Diana. Tra questi c'è Matthew Clairmont, un vampiro e professore di genetica, il cui interesse per il manoscritto viene superato dalla sua attrazione per la giovane strega. Insieme, intraprenderanno un viaggio per svelare i segreti del libro. Tuttavia, l'amore che sboccia tra loro è proibito da leggi antiche e minaccia di alterare l'equilibrio tra le creature e gli umani, scatenando un conflitto con conseguenze potenzialmente fatali.

IT BEGAN WITH A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES. Historian Diana Bishop, descended from a line of powerful witches, and long-lived vampire Matthew Clairmont have broken the laws dividing creatures. When Diana discovered a significant alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, she sparked a struggle in which she became bound to Matthew. Now the fragile coexistence of witches, daemons, vampires and humans is dangerously threatened. Seeking safety, Diana and Matthew travel back in time to London, 1590. But they soon realise that the past may not provide a haven. Reclaiming his former identity as poet and spy for Queen Elizabeth, the vampire falls back in with a group of radicals known as the School of Night. Many are unruly daemons, the creative minds of the age, including playwright Christopher Marlowe and mathematician Thomas Harriot. Together Matthew and Diana scour Tudor London for the elusive manuscript Ashmole 782, and search for the witch who will teach Diana how to control her remarkable powers...

Discover the truths, the history, the myths and the magic behind the bestselling All Souls trilogy. 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 All Souls trilogy 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. With her signature historian's touch, Deborah Harkness offers an encyclopaedic look at the series, complete with synopses, character biographies, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic and alchemy. Bursting with fascinating facts and original artwork, The World of All Souls is the ultimate companion for fans of the All Souls trilogy and unlocks this fantastical world, letting you in on all its secrets and mysteries.

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.

**From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, now a major Sky original TV series** Return to the enchanting world of All Souls for a love story like no other... Marcus Whitmore was made a vampire in the eighteenth century. Over two hundred years later, he finds himself in love with Phoebe Taylor, a human who decides to become a vampire herself. And with tradition enforcing separation from Marcus, Phoebe's transformation will prove as challenging now as it was for Marcus when he first encountered Matthew de Clermont, his sire. Time's Convert moves with epic sweep from the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War, through the treachery of the French Revolution to a bloody finale in New Orleans. 'Gripping and impossible to put down, this is Twilight for grown-ups - a wonderful read!' Katie Fforde on A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES 'Thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E L James on SHADOW OF NIGHT 'Rich in arcane detail, fans will relish this exotic cauldron of romantic fantasy' Sunday Mirror on THE BOOK OF LIFE In Deborah Harkness's world of witches, daemons and vampires, watch as history comes to life.