The Great Witch of Brittany

A Novel

Set in the late 1700s, a tale of magic and fate, triumph and heartbreak, and the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters unfolds in this spellbinding novel from a master storyteller.

Brittany, 1762

There hasn’t been a witch born in the Orchière clan for generations. According to the elders, that line is dead, leaving the clan vulnerable to the whims of superstitious villagers and the prejudices of fearmongering bishops.

Ursule Orchière has been raised on stories of the great witches of the past. But the only magic she knows is the false spells her mother weaves over the gullible women who visit their fortune-telling caravan. Everything 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 an ancient grimoire and the whispers of her ancestors, Ursule is destined to walk the same path as the great witches of old. But first, the Orchière magical lineage must survive. And danger hovers over her, whether it’s the bloodlust of the mob or the flames of the pyre.

​Return to the world of A Secret History of Witches with the bewitching tale of Ursule Orchière and her discovery of magical abilities that will not only change the course of her life but every generation that comes after her.

For more from Louisa Morgan, check out:

A Secret History of Witches
The Witch's Kind
The Age of Witches

One of the best books I've listened to in years

This is such a beautifully written, beautifully performed story. The narration was so wonderful I felt like I was sitting around a gypsy fire listening to the tales. The writing was just beautiful.

The only con, which isn't really a con, just more of a warning. Most of the stories are a bit of a downer, if you're not in a good mind place to handle stories that don't always end happily maybe don't read this one.

Loved it

Great addition to the story. I cried along with the heroine and enjoyed the places visited.

Memorable audio book

The story and the reader kept me wanting more! The story, characters, reader pulled me in and never let go. I found the gypsy culture intriguing.

Great story and listening experience

I really love this author’s stories and this book had me wanting more. I hope she continues the family line in more books.
Highly recommended.

bravo!!!

this was so well written and narrated! I was hoping for a "next" book in a series. I absolutely love this narrator.