The Witch's Daughter
Published on 10. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-83893-330-2 (ISBN)
Description
'A spellbinding tale of love, lust, magic and betrayal in Imperial Russia... I couldn't put it down' Santa Montefiore
A city burning. A revolution raging. A woman on the run.
Nadezhda has never wanted to be a witch. But the occult is in her blood. Her mother, Militza, conjured Rasputin and introduced him into the Romanov court, releasing the devil himself. Now he is dead, but Militza still dreams of him - stalking her sleep and haunting her waking hours.
As Petrograd burns and the Russian Empire crumbles, Nadezhda escapes through the capital, concealing a book of generational magic. But as danger grows closer, she may be forced to embrace her heritage to save what she loves most...
Based on a true story, The Witch's Daughter is an epic tale of women rising from the ashes of an empire, perfect for fans of Elodie Harper's The Wolf Den and Madeline Miller's Circe.
Praise for Imogen Edwards-Jones:
'Richly imagined.' Daisy Goodwin
'Razor-sharp... brilliant.' Candace Bushnell
'I couldn't put it down.' Claudia Winkleman
A city burning. A revolution raging. A woman on the run.
Nadezhda has never wanted to be a witch. But the occult is in her blood. Her mother, Militza, conjured Rasputin and introduced him into the Romanov court, releasing the devil himself. Now he is dead, but Militza still dreams of him - stalking her sleep and haunting her waking hours.
As Petrograd burns and the Russian Empire crumbles, Nadezhda escapes through the capital, concealing a book of generational magic. But as danger grows closer, she may be forced to embrace her heritage to save what she loves most...
Based on a true story, The Witch's Daughter is an epic tale of women rising from the ashes of an empire, perfect for fans of Elodie Harper's The Wolf Den and Madeline Miller's Circe.
Praise for Imogen Edwards-Jones:
'Richly imagined.' Daisy Goodwin
'Razor-sharp... brilliant.' Candace Bushnell
'I couldn't put it down.' Claudia Winkleman
Reviews / Votes
'A spellbinding tale of love, lust, magic and betrayal in Imperial Russia... I couldn't put it down.' -- Santa Montefiore A glorious Cossack charge of a novel - I was swept away by Nadezdha's fight for survival in the midst of the Russian Revolution. It's a terrific read. * Daisy Goodwin * A spellbinding tale * Woman's Own * An intimate, enthralling and oh-so readable slice of historical fiction set within one of the key moments of the 20th century. -- LoveReading A tale of strong female characters and the resilience they can muster when faced with danger and terror. Beautifully written with compelling descriptions of Russian history -- My Weekly 'Like Elodie Harper's The Wolf Den, The Witch's Daughter is a story of strength and survival, centering around the resilience of women in grueling, violent times.' -- Culturefly Edwards-Jones' enthusiasm is hard to resist. -- Mail on Sunday A hugely evocative historical novel, weaving strands of magic and mysticism into the perilous days of the Russian Revolution. Gripping! -- Kate Griffin, author of FYNESHADE 'A brilliant, brutal story that had me holding my breath. It's been a very long time since I've come across a heroine as unforgettable as Nadezhda.' -- Celia Walden The Witch's Daughter sheds light on a dark and turbulent period from a new and unusual perspective * The Scotsman * Best Books For Christmas -- Best PRAISE FOR THE WITCHES OF ST PETERSBURG:'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting. I adored this novel' Santa Montefiore
'With precision and razor-sharp accuracy... A brilliant take on the historical novel' Candace Bushnell
'Richly imagined... A rip-roaring read' Daisy Goodwin
'I couldn't put it down' Claudia Winkleman
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83893-330-2 (9781838933302)
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Person
Imogen Edwards-Jones studied Russian at Bristol University. Her first book, The Taming of Eagles, was about the first 100 days of the collapse of communism. A writer and journalist, she has travelled extensively within the old Soviet Union, studying in Kyiv. She is the author of twenty books including the best-selling Babylon series. Married with two children, Imogen lives in London. She is also a member of the London College of Psychic Studies and an honorary Cossack. Her latest novel, The Witch's Daughter, is the sequel to The Witches of St Petersburg.