Shadow of Night

Ever wondered what secrets lie hidden in the pages of history? Imagine unlocking a forbidden love story and a magical manuscript that could change everything you know about witches, vampires, and daemons, all while traveling back in time to Elizabethan London. You'll join historian and witch Diana Bishop and her vampire partner, Matthew Clairmont, as they navigate the treacherous royal court of Queen Elizabeth I. Follow their desperate search for the enchanted manuscript Ashmole 782 and the powerful witch who can teach Diana to control her growing powers, all while trying to survive in a past that considers their love a deadly sin.

Deborah Harkness is a number one New York Times bestselling author and a professor of history at the University of Southern California, specializing in the history of science and magic. Her deep academic knowledge of alchemy, witchcraft, and the Elizabethan era provided the authentic historical bedrock for the All Souls series. This unique fusion of scholarly expertise and imaginative storytelling allowed her to meticulously craft the rich, believable world of witches, vampires, and daemons that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.