A Secret History of Witches
Louisa Morgan’s A Secret History of Witches follows a magical family whose ancient and dangerous power is passed down from mother to daughter. Through five generations of witches, readers see these women fight the battles of their time, deciding how far they’re willing to go to protect their family, heritage, and ultimately, all of our futures.
After Grandmére Ursule gives her life to save her tribe, her magic seems to die with her. Her family continues to keep the Old Faith, practicing the spells and rites that have been handed from mother to daughter for generations. One day, Ursule’s young granddaughter steps into the circle, and magic flows anew.
Witches begins in the early nineteenth century and goes up to the end of World War II. Not only did I enjoy the fantasy and magic of this book, but I also liked the historical aspects. Morgan’s talent of blending history with fantasy was well done.
Morgan did a fantastic job tying the five different women together. Readers saw Ursule come into her power – the first seen since Grandmére Ursule – and how it changed her life, and her family’s. Continuing down the family line, we saw how the magic worked differently in each new generation of witches. Readers learn the cost of magic and its impact on each woman who possesses it.
It was interesting to see how Morgan tied Veronica, Ursule’s great-great granddaughter, and her magic into World War II. I didn’t expect to read about Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, being a witch and having her own coven. That was a unique twist.
A Secret History of Witches connects past to present, mother to daughter in this unique story of magic, family, and history.
A Secret History of Witches Rating: ★★★★
After Grandmére Ursule gives her life to save her tribe, her magic seems to die with her. Her family continues to keep the Old Faith, practicing the spells and rites that have been handed from mother to daughter for generations. One day, Ursule’s young granddaughter steps into the circle, and magic flows anew.
Witches begins in the early nineteenth century and goes up to the end of World War II. Not only did I enjoy the fantasy and magic of this book, but I also liked the historical aspects. Morgan’s talent of blending history with fantasy was well done.
Morgan did a fantastic job tying the five different women together. Readers saw Ursule come into her power – the first seen since Grandmére Ursule – and how it changed her life, and her family’s. Continuing down the family line, we saw how the magic worked differently in each new generation of witches. Readers learn the cost of magic and its impact on each woman who possesses it.
It was interesting to see how Morgan tied Veronica, Ursule’s great-great granddaughter, and her magic into World War II. I didn’t expect to read about Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, being a witch and having her own coven. That was a unique twist.
A Secret History of Witches connects past to present, mother to daughter in this unique story of magic, family, and history.
A Secret History of Witches Rating: ★★★★