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A Discovery of Witches
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
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A Discovery of Witches, published in 2011, is a historical-fantasy novel and the inaugural work of American author Deborah Harkness. The narrative centers on Diana Bishop, a professor of the history of science at Yale University, who comes to terms with her magical heritage after discovering a long-lost manuscript. This revelation leads her into a forbidden romance with the captivating vampire, Matthew Clairmont.
The novel was initially released in hardcover on February 8, 2011, by Penguin Books, quickly achieving the status of a New York Times Best Seller. It has since been made available in paperback and as an ebook, and has been translated into over 36 languages.
The novel was initially released in hardcover on February 8, 2011, by Penguin Books, quickly achieving the status of a New York Times Best Seller. It has since been made available in paperback and as an ebook, and has been translated into over 36 languages.