The Once and Future Witches
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel • Named One of the Best Books of the Year by NPR Books • Barnes and Noble • BookPage
In the late 1800s, three sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in this powerful novel of magic, family, and the suffragette movement.
In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ballot box.
But when the Eastwood sisters―James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna―join the suffragists of New Salem, they begin to pursue the forgotten words and ways that might turn the women's movement into the witch's movement. Stalked by shadows and sickness, hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote―and perhaps not even to live―the sisters will need to delve into the oldest magics, draw new alliances, and heal the bond between them if they want to survive.
There's no such thing as witches. But there will be.
An homage to the indomitable power and persistence of women, The Once and Future Witches reimagines stories of revolution, motherhood, and women's suffrage—the lost ways are calling.
Praise for The Once and Future Witches:
"A glorious escape into a world where witchcraft has dwindled to a memory of women's magic, and three wild, sundered sisters hold the key to bring it back...A tale that will sweep you away."―Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author
"This book is an amazing bit of spellcraft and resistance so needed in our times, and a reminder that secret words and ways can never be truly and properly lost, as long as there are tongues to speak them and ears to listen."―P. Djèlí Clark, author The Black God's Drum
For more from Alix E. Harrow, check out The Ten Thousand Doors of January.
The Once and Future Witches: A Novel of Magic, Power, and Revolution
In the heart of 1893 New Salem, Massachusetts, three extraordinary young women are on the cusp of a radical change. Abigail Bellweather, a fierce, independent suffragette, is determined to fight for women's rights. Beatrice Belladonna, a talented botanist, yearns to break free from societal expectations and pursue her passion for science. And Agnes Amaranth, a volatile and troubled medium, struggles to control her powers and find her place in the world.
When a dark force threatens their town, these three witches must come together to uncover the truth and protect their community. But as they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a long-forgotten secret that has the power to change everything. With their magic, they will challenge the status quo, defy the odds, and ultimately rewrite their own destiny.
Praise for The Once and Future Witches:
- "A spellbinding tale of women's power, solidarity, and the magic of sisterhood." - The New York Times
- "A must-read for fans of historical fiction, fantasy, and stories about powerful women." - Entertainment Weekly
- "A tour de force that will captivate readers from beginning to end." - Booklist (starred review)
- "A powerful and unforgettable story that will stay with you long after you finish reading." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
About the Author:
Alix E. Harrow is a Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction. Her debut novel, The Ten Thousand Doors of January, was a New York Times bestseller and NPR's Book of the Year. Her second novel, The Once and Future Witches, was a finalist for the Nebula Award and the Locus Award. Harrow lives in North Carolina with her family.
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