A Dark and Secret Magic A Novel
A Dark and Secret Magic A Novel by Wallis Kinney is set to be published by Crooked Lane Books on October 8, 2024. This 320-page novel unfolds the story of Hecate Goodwin, known as Kate, a hedge witch who enjoys a solitary life in her cottage, accompanied only by her black cat. Her tranquil existence is disrupted when her sister Miranda requests her help in hosting their coven’s annual Halloween gathering, coinciding with Kate’s birthday. Complications arise when Matthew Cypher, a man from her past with ties to forbidden magic, seeks refuge at her home, forcing Kate to confront her feelings and the secrets of her family’s legacy.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of romance and the paranormal, exploring themes of trust and the complexities of familial relationships. As Kate navigates the pressures of the Halloween event and her growing connection with Matthew, she discovers an old tome linked to her deceased mother, which leads her to question her understanding of magic and her family’s history. This edition invites readers into a world where witches, dark secrets, and the spirit of Halloween converge, offering a unique blend of fantasy and contemporary fiction.
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A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things.
Hecate Goodwin, Kate to her friends, has curated the perfect life as a hedge witch, living in a secluded cottage with only a black cat for company. She spends her days foraging herbs from the Ipswich forest, gardening, and creating tinctures to sell at the apothecary she owns. Most evenings pass without her speaking to another human being, an arrangement she quite prefers.
Kate’s solitude is thrown into disarray when her older sister, Miranda, reaches out and asks her to host their coven’s annual Halloween gathering. The day marks the beginning of the new year for witches and is also Kate’s birthday. The pressure from her coven to make the evening memorable mounts as the event draws near. To complicate things further, a handsome man from Kate’s past turns up at her cottage, asking for sanctuary. It is Kate’s duty as a hedge witch to honor this request, much to her dismay. Matthew Cypher is no ordinary lost soul–he’s a practitioner of forbidden magic who’s tricked Kate once before, and her guard is up.
As she juggles Matthew’s arrival and the preparations for Halloween, Kate comes across an old tome shrouded in dark magic. She is horrified when she realizes the blood-red inscription is written in familiar handwriting: her recently deceased mother’s. Afraid to even touch the dark magic her mother secretly studied, Kate can turn only to Matthew for help. Her idealized memory of her mother begins to distort, and as she and Matthew grow closer, Kate has to reevaluate whom she can really trust.
A Dark and Secret Magic is a celebration of the Halloween season and a love letter to anyone who drinks pumpkin spice in August and carries the spirit of a witch inside their heart all year long.
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