Witches of East End
By Melissa de la Cruz
Read by Katie Schorr
The Beauchamp Family Series: Book 1
Unabridged
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Library CD (In Stock)
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1 Format: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781478931294
| Runtime: | 7.77 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
From the author of the highly addictive and bestselling Blue Bloods series, with almost 3 million copies sold, comes a new novel, Melissa de la Cruz's first for adults, featuring a family of formidable and beguiling witches.The three Beauchamp women-Joanna and her daughters Freya and Ingrid-live in North Hampton, out on the tip of Long Island. Their beautiful, mist-shrouded town seems almost stuck in time, and all three women lead seemingly quiet, uneventful existences. But they are harboring a mighty secret-they are powerful witches banned from using their magic. Joanna can resurrect people from the dead and heal the most serious of injuries. Ingrid, her bookish daughter, has the ability to predict the future and weave knots that can solve anything from infertility to infidelity. And finally, there's Freya, the wild child, who has a charm or a potion that can cure most any heartache.
For centuries, all three women have been forced to suppress their abilities. But then Freya, who is about to get married to the wealthy and mysterious Bran Gardiner, finds that her increasingly complicated romantic life makes it more difficult than ever to hide her secret. Soon Ingrid and Joanna confront similar dilemmas, and the Beauchamp women realize they can no longer conceal their true selves. They unearth their wands from the attic, dust off their broomsticks, and begin casting spells on the townspeople. It all seems like a bit of good-natured, innocent magic, but then mysterious, violent attacks begin to plague the town. When a young girl disappears over the Fourth of July weekend, they realize it's time to uncover who and what dark forces are working against them.
With a brand-new cast of characters, a fascinating and fresh world to discover, and a few surprise appearances from some of the Blue Blood fan favorites, this is a page-turning, deliciously fun, magical summer read fraught with love affairs, witchcraft, and an unforgettable battle between good and evil.
"A sexy, magical romp, sure to bring de la Cruz a legion of new fans." -- Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of The Otherworld series
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A sexy, magical
romp, sure to bring de la Cruz a legion of new fans.” —Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of the Otherworld series
“A bubbling cauldron of mystery and
romance…breezy fun.” —People
“Move over, zombies, vampires, and werewolves, and
make way for witches. Melissa de la Cruz, author of the bestselling Blue Bloods
series, ably sets the stage for a juicy new franchise.” —Entertainment Weekly
“What happens when a family of
Long Island witches is forbidden to practice magic? This tale of powerful
women, from the author of the addictive Blue Bloods series, mixes mystery, a
battle of good versus evil and a dash of Norse mythology into a page- turning
parable of inner strength.” —Self magazine
“In her first novel for adults, the
author…lets her repressed sorceresses rip.” —New York Times
“De la Cruz has, with Witches, once again managed to enliven
and embellish upon history and mythology with a clever interweaving of past and
present, both real and imagined…[it] casts a spell.” —Los Angeles Times
“Fans of her young-adult Blue Bloods books will love this new series and be
thrilled by the appearance of two familiar characters. But Witches of East End is certain to attract new adult readers as
well. The pacing is masterful, and while the witchcraft is entertaining, it’s
ultimately a love triangle that makes the story compelling. De la Cruz has
created a family of empathetic women who are both magically gifted and humanly
flawed.” —Washington Post
“De la Cruz is a formidable
storyteller with a narrative voice strong enough to handle the fruits of her
imagination. Even readers who generally avoid witches and whatnot stand to be
won over by the time the cliffhanger-with-a-twist ending hits.” —Publishers Weekly
“A decidedly weird mishmash of mythologies, a serpentine plot, and a thicket
of back stories intertwine as de la Cruz sets up the continuing saga, but it
all gels magnificently. Fantasy for well-read adults.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Katie Schorr lets their story unfold with
calm patience, her straightforward, meticulous narration making the
juxtaposition between the details of daily life and the Beauchamp family’s
magic feel even more significant. She quietly but carefully enhances the
suspense as newcomers stir up trouble in North Hampton, forcing each woman to
make difficult, defining choices.” —AudioFile
A sexy, magical romp, sure to bring de la Cruz a legion of new fans. —Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of The Otherworld series
Author
Author Bio: Melissa de la Cruz
Melissa de la Cruz is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens, including the Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, and the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series. Her Blue Bloods series has sold over three million copies, and the Witches of East End series became an hour-long television drama on the Lifetime network. A former fashion and beauty editor, she has written for publications such as the New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Seventeen.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Fantasy |
| Runtime: | 7.77 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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