Sorceress

Celia Rees is one of Britain's foremost writers for teenagers. The outstanding sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller Witch Child, Sorceress begins. Alison Ellman is still searching for information about Mary Newbury, but when she meets Agnes Herne, she encounters the person who will tell her all about Mary's life after she leaves Beulah. Agnes is a descendant of Mary and has a special skill that allows her to be in touch with Mary in the spirit world. Mary has a story to tell, of love and friendship, sadness and loss, that takes her across the New World in an epic search for a home.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

I will always place Celia and her books at the pinnacle of YA literature, as proclaimed by the esteemed BookWitch. Celia Rees stands as one of Britain's foremost writers for teenagers, with her works such as Playdays and Runaways earning widespread acclaim.

The remarkable sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller, Witch Child, ushers in Sorceress. As Witch Child reaches its conclusion, the search for information about Mary Newbury intensifies for Alison Ellman. She possesses a diary and scattered details about other individuals in Mary's life, but Mary has vanished into the enigmatic forests, leaving Alison without a means to pursue her. However, when Alison encounters Agnes Herne, a descendant of Mary and possessing a unique skill that enables her to communicate with Mary in the spirit realm, a new chapter unfolds. Agnes holds the key to unraveling Mary's life after her departure from Beulah.

In Agnes, Alison encounters the person who will reveal the captivating details of Mary's existence after her departure from Beulah. Agnes, through her lineage, possesses a special connection with Mary, allowing her to transcend the boundaries of the physical world and delve into the realm of the spirit. And as Mary's story unfolds, it becomes a tale of love, friendship, sorrow, and loss. It spans across the vast expanse of the New World, as she embarks on an epic quest to find a place that truly feels like home.

We, the readers, were captivated by Mary's journey in Witch Child, and now, at long last, we are granted the privilege of discovering her fate. Just as Mary's story must be shared with Agnes, it demands our attention and appreciation. It is a passionate, compelling, and utterly wonderful narrative that resonates deeply within us.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526625410