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By Deborah Harkness

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A Discovery of Witches book review, witch fantasy novel, and vampire romance tale acquaints readers with Diana Bishop, a witch and scholar by accident, who discovers a enchanted manuscript in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. The revelation draws her into a secret world of magical beings, vampires, witches, and daemons, all competing for domination over the secrets of the manuscript. Even as she seeks to distance herself from magic, Diana finds herself at the heart of a supernatural war, particularly after encountering Matthew Clairmont, a vampire of over three centuries and a geneticist. Through their forbidden passion, they need to confront the ancient prejudices of magical society as well as foes who are bound and determined to destroy them. Together, they have to thread the complex web of magical politics, while questing for the source and intentions of the Ashmole 782 manuscript. Their quest covers science, history, and alchemy, uncovering long-forgotten secrets of Diana's heritage and dormant magical powers. Deborah Harkness weaves together history and fantasy, crafting a dense, cerebral story of suspense, romance, and mystical suspense. "A Discovery of Witches" is the initial volume of the All Souls Trilogy and lays the groundwork for a larger examination of love, identity, and the equilibrium between human and supernatural realms. It's a must-read for magical realism and paranormal adventure fans.