The Great Witch of Brittany

In the historical fiction novel "The Age of Witches," Ursule Orchière is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old, but danger hovers over her. Will she be able to escape the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Brittany, 1741: The Orchière clan, renowned for its witchcraft heritage, has gone without a new witch for generations. The elders believe that this spells vulnerability for the clan, as they face persecution. Ursule Orchière, raised on tales of legendary witches, has only witnessed her mother's false spells cast upon fortune-seekers at their tent. However, everything changes when Ursule reaches adulthood and a surge of power awakens within her. Thrilled to be chosen for a destiny she never imagined, Ursule embarks on a journey guided by the whispers of her ancestors and an ancient grimoire. She is destined to tread the same path as the great witches of old, but danger lurks around every corner. Will she be able to evade the bloodthirsty mob or face the flames of the pyre?

Praise for Louisa Morgan:

"A must-read for fans of Practical Magic, The Witch's Daughter, and A Discovery of Witches." - Library Journal, on The Age of Witches

"A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic, but much more expansive in scope." - Laure Eve, author of The Graces, on A Secret History of Witches

"Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time." - Laure Eve, author of The Graces, on A Secret History of Witches

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 196 x 149 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356516820