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http://ninecats.org/margaret/blog/2013/05/16/shadow-night-deborah-harkness (  ) pling | May 16, 2013 |  This? Totally made my day. Or year. ________________________________ Update: *cries really flipping hard* I got my hopes all up and everything. **This title is currently available for librarian, bookseller and long lead media requests. All other requests will be approved closer to the publication date.** ________________________________ On Netgalley! I think I'd offer up a kidney in exchange for this if I thought it'd do any good. bonniemarjorie | May 7, 2013 | Great fun! ( ) Anraku | May 3, 2013 | Shadow of the Night is the second book of the All Souls Trilogy. It continues the story of Diana Bishop, a historian and witch, her love, a vampire, Matthew Clairmont and the mystery of a book, Ashmole 782. Beginning where Discovery of Witches left off, Diana and Matthew have time travelled to Elizabethan England in search of Ashmole 782 and someone to teach Diana the skills of being a witch. Along the way, we meet many of Matthew’s friends, including Marlowe, Raleigh, as well as the head of the Clairmont family, Phillipe. The novel also leads us to 16th century France and Prague. During the course of the novel Diana discovers her true talent as a “weaver.” As with the first book I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and the characters—and also the way “time and setting” affect the characters of Diana and Matthew. Deborah Harkness brings Elizabethan England to life using her professional knowledge and extensive and detailed descriptions. Only one caveat—because there had been sometime between reading the first and second book I found myself returning to the first book to refresh my memory. 5 out of 5 stars. (  ) marsap | May 1, 2013 | Shadow of Night is a fantastic follow-up to A Discover of Witches, the first book in the All Souls trilogy. There's a lot happening on top of the overarching story that began in the first novel. What's interesting is that despite of the craziness that's happening around them (Matthew's activities in the 16th century, troublesome figures cropping up at every turn, the mystery behind the Ashmole 728, etc.), there's a sense of normalcy in how Matthew and Diana are working on their relationship and getting to know each other. If you enjoyed A Discovery of Witches, you will definitely enjoy this one. You could read my full review of the novel over at my blog: http://www.caffeinatedlife.net/blog/2013/02/22/review-shadow-of-night/ ( ) caffeinatedlife | Apr 26, 2013 | no reviews | add a review
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A follow-up to the best-selling A Discovery of Witches finds Oxford scholar and reluctant witch Diana and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont in Elizabethan London, where Diana seeks a magical tutor and Matthew confronts elements from his past at the same time the mystery of Ashmole 782 deepens.… (more)
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