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The Witches of Cambridge by Menna Van Praag
For fans of Alice Hoffman, Sarah Addison Allen, and Adriana Trigiani, The Witches of Cambridge reveals an astonishing world where the heart's deepest secrets give way to the magic of life-changing love.Be careful what you wish for. If you're a witch, you might just get it.
Amandine Bisset has always had the power to feel the emotions of those around her. It's a secret she can share only with her friends--all professors, all witches--when they gather for the Cambridge University Society of Literature and Witchcraft. Amandine treasures these meetings but lately senses the ties among her colleagues beginning to unravel. If only she had her student Noa's power to hear the innermost thoughts of others, she might know how to patch things up. Unfortunately, Noa regards her gift as a curse. So when a seductive artist claims he can cure her, Noa jumps at the chance, no matter the cost.
Noa's not the only witch who's in over her head. Mathematics professor Kat has a serious case of unrequited love but refuses to cast spells to win anyone's heart. Kat's sister, Cosima, is not above using magic to get what she wants, sprinkling pastries in her bakery with equal parts sugar and enchantment. But when Cosima sets her sights on Kat's crush, she conjures up a dangerous love triangle.
As romance and longing swirl through every picturesque side street, the witches of Cambridge find their lives unexpectedly upended and changed in ways sometimes extraordinary, sometimes heartbreaking, but always enchanting.
Praise for The Witches of Cambridge
"Intriguing and original . . . The magic that works wonders for modern-day English witches also charms readers in this delightful and quirky romantic tale."--Publishers Weekly
"A lively and whimsical tale of romance, family, and friendship sure to delight her fans and newcomers alike."--Booklist
"Fans of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic are sure to enjoy The Witches of Cambridge. . . . [Menna] van Praag's writing is lyrical and the story sweetly affirming."--BookPage
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Menna van Praag was born in Cambridge, England, and attended Oxford University to study modern history. Men, Money, and Chocolate, her first work of fiction, is an autobiographical story about a waitress who dreams to be a writer that has been translated into twenty-six languages. Van Praag's debut novel, The House at the End of Hope Street, was inspired by an idea she had to build a residence for female artists and allow them a year to pursue their dreams. She is the author of The Fashion Store of Dreams, among other works.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804179003 |
| ISBN 10 | 080417900X |
| Title | The Witches of Cambridge |
| Author | Menna Van Praag |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2016-02-09 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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