The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour by Deborah Carr, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on October 9, 2025, is a 416-page novel written in English. This story unfolds during the Nazi occupation of Jersey, where Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, harbor a perilous secret tied to their witch ancestry. As a storm brews, Briar finds herself in a precarious situation that leads her to an encounter with Xavier Giroye, a stranger from 1643, after a lightning flash transports them to a different time.
Readers will discover a blend of fantasy and historical elements as Briar and Diana navigate the challenges of witchcraft amidst wartime tensions. The narrative explores themes of love and sacrifice, as Briar faces the dilemma of returning to her own time or staying with Xavier, the man she has come to love. The story intricately weaves together elements of time travel, romance, and the supernatural, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the complexities of their intertwined fates.
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A storm is brewing…
Living in Jersey during the Nazi occupation, Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, are hiding a dangerous secret. Witchery runs in their blood.
One night, as the coven gather, a storm crashes down and, late for curfew, Briar must shelter in the ruins of an old prison. With a flash of lightning she’s brought face to face with Xavier Giroye, a surprising stranger … from 1643.
Briar and Diana must send Xavier back to his own time but when the spell goes wrong, Briar is transported to the past with him. Together, they go from Nazi suspicion to evading the notorious witchfinder! The clock is ticking to reset the balance and get Briar back to the present. But the choice is bittersweet; returning home means leaving Xavier, the one person she’ll ever love…
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