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The Great Witch of Brittany

By: Louisa Morgan
Narrated by: Polly Lee
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 Discover the story of Ursule Orchière in this captivating tale of family, witchcraft and love, perfect for fans of Practical Magic, The Witch's Daughter and A Discovery of Witches.

Brittany, 1741: There hasn't been a witch born in the Orchière clan for generations. According the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to persecution. Ursule Orchière has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows are the false spells her mother weaves over the women who visit their fortune-telling tent.

All of that changes when Ursule comes of age and a spark of power flares to life. Thrilled to be chosen, she has no idea how magic will twist and shape her future. Guided by the whispers of her ancestors and an ancient grimoire, Ursule is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old. But danger hovers over her. Will she be able to escape the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre?

Praise for Louisa Morgan:

'A must-read for those who like magic, love and a little bit of feel-good feminism in their historical fiction' Library Journal on The Age of Witches

'A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic . . . but much more expansive in scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time' Laure Eve, author of The Graces, on A Secret History of Witches©2022 Louise Marley Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Magic Romance Magic Users Witchcraft Heartfelt

Critic reviews

A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of Practical Magic . . . but much more expansive in scope. Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time (Laure Eve, author of THE GRACES, on A SECRET HISTORY OF WITCHES)
A must-read for those who like magic, love, and a little bit of feel-good feminism in their historical fiction (LIBRARY JOURNAL on THE AGE OF WITCHES)
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absolutely loved it! feels sad it's ended, may have to listen to it again!!

absolutely fantastic

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Having read and adored A Secret History of Witches last week, I had to make sure this was the follow up. Louisa Morgan has such a wonderful way of drawing you into the lives and the loves of all her characters and this has to be my absolute favourite. I don’t like to give spoilers but I highly recommend that you read these books in the order in which they were published. As it’s book is a prequel to A Secret History of Witches, the story of Ursulè becomes far more enchanting, heart wrenching and beloved. This book in particular will remain with me always as one of the best I have ever read/listened to. Polly Lee lends her many voices as she narrates this beautifully. Her accents and passion in the dramatic scenes which build to a heart thumping crescendo are absolutely wonderful and totally make this audio book utterly magical. I simply cannot wait for more works from Louisa more Polly Lee collaborations for Audible.

Utterly Captivating.

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A beautiful story. i really enjoyed this book all the way through. A lovely intertwining of stories, fantastical yet credible.

I loved this book

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Once again Louisa Morgan has written a spectacularly moving, stunningly beautiful & truly magical story. I loved it from the first page until its last. I have cried pools of tears, raised my fist to the air in triumph, laughed out loud, clenched my teeth in hatred and held my breath in fear. This is a must read for any woman/girl that needs to feel important & to regain their power, as women once did. We are all the daughters of the great Goddesses, we have just forgotten.

Truly moving

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A wonderful web of stories intertwined together telling a family’s history through time.
Thoroughly enjoyed.

Enchantment par excellence

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