A Dark and Secret Magic: A Novel by Wallis Kinney Hardcover Book

Description: A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things.A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things.Hecate Goodwin, Kate to her friends, has curated the perfect life as a hedge witch, living in a secluded cottage with only a black cat for company. She spends her days foraging herbs from the Ipswich forest, gardening, and creating tinctures to sell at the apothecary she owns. Most evenings pass without her speaking to another human being, an arrangement she quite prefers.Kates solitude is thrown into disarray when her older sister, Miranda, reaches out and asks her to host their covens annual Halloween gathering. The day marks the beginning of the new year for witches and is also Kates birthday. The pressure from her coven to make the evening memorable mounts as the event draws near. To complicate things further, a handsome man from Kates past turns up at her cottage, asking for sanctuary. It is Kates duty as a hedge witch to honor this request, much to her dismay. Matthew Cypher is no ordinary lost soul-hes a practitioner of forbidden magic whos tricked Kate once before, and her guard is up.As she juggles Matthews arrival and the preparations for Halloween, Kate comes across an old tome shrouded in dark magic. She is horrified when she realizes the blood-red inscription is written in familiar handwriting- her recently deceased mothers. Afraid to even touch the dark magic her mother secretly studied, Kate can turn only to Matthew for help. Her idealized memory of her mother begins to distort, and as she and Matthew grow closer, Kate has to reevaluate whom she can really trust.A Dark and Secret Magic is a celebration of the Halloween season and a love letter to anyone who drinks pumpkin spice in August and carries the spirit of a witch inside their heart all year long. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Wallis Kinneys biggest sources of joy in life are science and fairytales. She tries to imbue elements of both into every story she writes. She studied planetary science and molecular biology at the University of Colorado and has a masters degree in economics from Purdue University. She is president of the Jane Bosart Foundation, her familys private foundation that focuses on granting high school and college scholarships to underprivileged students. She wrote A Dark and Secret Magic as a gift for her older sister, in honor of all the years they spent celebrating the magical wonder of Halloween together. Wallis lives in Dallas, Texas, with her family. In her free time she enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons and making videos on YouTube that document her writing process. Review Praise for A Dark and Secret Magic:"An intense, magical novel that keeps you engaged in the story. Fans of witches and magic will enjoy this one."—Red Carpet Crash"Wallis Kinney weaves a bewitching tale of magic and romance. With a heady dose of dark magic tempered by beautiful prose and smart, loveable characters, A Dark and Secret Magic is a celebration of love and hope." —Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany"A Dark and Secret Magic is the perfect book for a cozy autumnal night. A must-have for your Halloween TBR shelf. I was utterly entranced from start to finish."—D. L. Soria, author of The Cottage Around the Corner"What a gorgeous, emotional story about family secrets, finding our true paths to our real selves, and love that transcends death--plus enough kitchen magic that I could practically taste the glorious concoctions through the pages! Cant wait for readers to sink into this book!"—Hazel Beck, author of Small Town, Big Magic"A warm hug on a crisp Autumn day, this book was stunning. The perfect cozy fall fantasy, full of twists, intricate world-building, forbidden love, and the simple beauty of Octobers."—Sophie H. Morgan, author of the Toil and Trouble series"Wallis Kinney spins a delightfully witchy tale of family secrets, forbidden magic, and thrilling romance that is sure to cast a spell on readers. I was enchanted by Kates journey of self-discovery as she uncovers the true calling of a hedge witch."—Maureen Kilmer, author of Suburban Hell, Hex Education, and Nightmare of a Trip Details ISBN1639109897 Author Wallis Kinney Publisher Crooked Lane Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781639109890 Format Hardcover Imprint Crooked Lane Books Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States Audience General Publication Date 2024-10-08 US Release Date 2024-10-08 ISBN-10 1639109897 Pages 1 UK Release Date 2024-10-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161633224;

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