In case you've never heard of this book, here is a summary:
A richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together.If you're anything like me, you just drooled at the mention of historical fantasy, vampires, witches, magic, and mystery, and want to get a copy for yourself.
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires soon descends upon the library. Diana has stumbled upon a coveted treasure lost for centuries-and she is the only creature who can break its spell.
Debut novelist Deborah Harkness has crafted a mesmerizing and addictive read, equal parts history and magic, romance and suspense. Diana is a bold heroine who meets her equal in vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and gradually warms up to him as their alliance deepens into an intimacy that violates age-old taboos. This smart, sophisticated story harks back to the novels of Anne Rice, but it is as contemporary and sensual as the Twilight series--with an extra serving of historical realism.
One (1) winner will receive a copy of A Discovery of Witches and a set of book-related buttons that look like this:
Fabulous giveaway! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI totally drooled over this book when I first heard about it, LOL! It sounds awesome!
That was a tough choice! I was torn between vampire or with. In the end I chose with. :)
Jennifer of Little Shelf
This is awesome! I've been hearing a lot about this book and have been waiting for my turn to check it out at the library. I'm crossing my fingers!
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