The Witch Haven
The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith is a historical fantasy novel published by Simon and Schuster on August 30, 2022. This reprint edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. Set in 1911 New York City, the story follows seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell, a seamstress grappling with the mysterious death of her brother. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her magical abilities after a violent encounter leads to a man’s death, prompting her to be sent to Haxahaven Sanitarium, which reveals itself to be a school for witches.
Within the enchanting confines of Haxahaven, Frances seeks the sisterhood she longs for while navigating the complexities of her newfound powers. The headmistress warns her of the dangers of magic, yet Frances is drawn to the allure of greater knowledge, particularly through her connection with Finn, a boy who appears in her dreams. As she delves deeper into the world of magic, Frances becomes entangled in a conflict involving an ancient order that seeks to control Manhattan. The narrative explores themes of family, love, and the moral dilemmas surrounding power, as Frances must ultimately decide between seeking justice for her brother and protecting her city and fellow witches.
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A New York Times bestseller
“Spectacular, singular, and spellbinding” —Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue
The Last Magician meets The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy in this historical fantasy following a young woman who discovers she has magical powers and is thrust into a battle between witches and wizards.
In 1911 New York City, seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell spends her days as a seamstress, mourning the mysterious death of her brother months prior. Everything changes when she’s attacked and a man ends up dead at her feet—her scissors in his neck, and she can’t explain how they got there.
Before she can be condemned as a murderess, two cape-wearing nurses arrive to inform her she is deathly ill and ordered to report to Haxahaven Sanitarium. But Frances finds Haxahaven isn’t a sanitarium at all: it’s a school for witches. Within Haxahaven’s glittering walls, Frances finds the sisterhood she craves, but the headmistress warns Frances that magic is dangerous. Frances has no interest in the small, safe magic of her school, and is instead enchanted by Finn, a boy with magic himself who appears in her dreams and tells her he can teach her all she’s been craving to learn, lessons that may bring her closer to discovering what truly happened to her brother.
Frances’s newfound power attracts the attention of the leader of an ancient order who yearns for magical control of Manhattan. And who will stop at nothing to have Frances by his side. Frances must ultimately choose what matters more, justice for her murdered brother and her growing feelings for Finn, or the safety of her city and fellow witches. What price would she pay for power, and what if the truth is more terrible than she ever imagined?
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