The Book of Life: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy, Book 3)
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After traveling through time in Shadow of Night, the second book in Deborah Harkness’s enchanting series, historian and witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont return to the present to face new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home at Sept-Tours, they reunite with the cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency. In the trilogy’s final volume, Harkness deepens her themes of power and passion, family and caring, past deeds and their present consequences. In ancestral homes and university laboratories, using ancient knowledge and modern science, from the hills of the Auvergne to the palaces of Venice and beyond, the couple at last learn what the witches discovered so many centuries ago.
With more than one million copies sold in the United States and appearing in thirty-eight foreign editions, A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night have landed on all of the major bestseller lists and garnered rave reviews from countless publications. Eagerly awaited by Harkness’s legion of fans, The Book of Life brings this superbly written series to a deeply satisfying close.
In "The Book of Life," the concluding chapter of Deborah Harkness' enthralling All Souls Trilogy, Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont are adjusting to their newfound roles as parents and leaders of the supernatural community. Their idyllic existence is shattered by the reappearance of Peter Knox, a powerful vampire who poses a grave threat to the peace they have fought so hard to achieve.
As Diana and Matthew delve deeper into the shadowy history of the Congregation, they uncover a series of chilling prophecies that foretell the rise of a malevolent force with the potential to destroy the world. In a desperate race against time, they must decipher the ancient texts and unravel the secrets of the Book of Life, the ultimate source of all creation, to avert catastrophic consequences.
The Book of Life takes readers on a breathtaking journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and heart-stopping moments. As Diana and Matthew navigate a treacherous path fraught with danger, they must rely on their unwavering love and the strength of their bond to overcome unimaginable obstacles. Along the way, they encounter allies and adversaries, both old and new, who test their loyalties and push them to their limits.
With its captivating narrative, vivid world-building, and characters who leap off the page, The Book of Life is a must-read for fans of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and historical fiction. Deborah Harkness' masterful storytelling weaves together elements of science, history, and mythology to create a rich and immersive experience that will leave readers spellbound.
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