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Shadow of Night

By: Deborah Harkness
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
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Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best-selling sequel to A Discovery of Witches, book two of the All Souls Series. Look for the hit TV series A Discovery of Witches, streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now, and Shudder. Season Two premieres January 9, 2021!

Picking up from A Discovery of Witches' cliff-hanger ending, Shadow of Night takes reluctant witch Diana Bishop and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, and a coterie of Matthew's old friends, the School of Night. As the search for Ashmole 782—the lost and enchanted manuscript whose mystery first pulled Diana and Matthew into one another's orbit—deepens and Diana seeks out a witch to tutor her in magic, the net of Matthew's past tightens around them. Together they find they must embark on a very different—and vastly more dangerous—journey.

©2012 Deborah Harkness (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A captivating and romantic ripping yarn, Shadow of Night confirms Deborah Harkness as a master storyteller, able to cast an addictive tale of magic, mayhem and two lovers." (E.L. James Chicago Tribune)

"The joy that Harkness, herself a historian, takes in visiting the past is evident on every page.... A great spell, the one that can enchant a reader and make a 600-page book fly through her fingertips, is cast.... Its enduring rewards are plenty." (Entertainment Weekly)

"Fans of Harkness’s 2011 debut A Discovery of Witches will be delighted.... Harkness delivers enough romance and excitement to keep the pages turning. Readers will devour it." (People)

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Extremely enjoyable!!

This book has a way of making me happy! This is my second time listening to the trilogy, it's become one of my favorites!

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Just as Wonderful as the last book.

I waited to buy this book because of all the reviews telling me it was too pedantic. They said the book was clogged up with too much detail about what people were wearing and too much historical minutiae. They were so wrong. I loved every minute of this book. The descriptions set the stage throughout the story. They established the time and place of the story so well that I felt completely transported to another time while I read this book and having the Audible version only added to that. I was sad when this book ended and have already bought the next one in the series.

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love

I love this series wish she would write more w with the same people it is a awesome book love the whole storyline

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Excellent story, even better narration

The story is wonderful and engaging. Jennifer Iketa paints such distinct characters with her voice it is amazing.

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Loved it. Could not stop listening.

Would you listen to Shadow of Night again? Why?

Yes. Loved the book so much that upon finishing it and discovering the third book was not finished yet, I re listened to both books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Diana. She is a real strong woman with weaknesses and strengths written in a real way. I could see her and feel her.

Which scene was your favorite?

In the barn, when Matthew and his father were fighting.

If you could rename Shadow of Night, what would you call it?

Alchemical marriage.

Any additional comments?

Loved it, loved it, loved it.

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Great Read - Better than Discovery of Witches

Loved the historical details. Very clever and interesting to the end. Can't wait for the next book to be released.

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Can't wait until the 3rd book is out!!!

What did you love best about Shadow of Night?

All of it, it was hard to stop listening once I started.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved the little boy, Jack. I wished they were able to take him and Annie back with them.

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beautifully written

I love the story, the personalities are great. I loved meeting Phillip. Jennifer did a wonderful job. Her voice is so beautiful and easy to listen to. Gallowglass is very sweet, brave and handsome. I would love a story about him.

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Great Adventure!

What did you love best about Shadow of Night?

Shadow of Night continues with the relationship in the first book -- I love the interaction between these two characters -- and look forward to anything else Harkness writes!

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Would you consider the audio edition of Shadow of Night to be better than the print version?

Yes. Jennifer does an outstanding performance.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shadow of Night?

Meeting Diana's father.

What does Jennifer Ikeda bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great accents!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The scene where Pierre take Diana to the ancient alter.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for the next installment!

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