The Water Witch A Novel
The Water Witch A Novel by Juliet Dark is published by Random House Publishing Group on February 12, 2013, and spans 352 pages. This edition presents a narrative centered around Callie McFay, a professor of gothic literature who has recently expelled a dark spirit from her Victorian home. As she seeks to maintain peace, she finds herself entangled in a conflict within the enchanted town of Fairwick, where mythical creatures face threats from a group of witches known as the Grove.
Readers will discover a blend of ancient folklore, romance, and magic as Callie navigates her complex identity as half-witch and half-fey. The story unfolds with her efforts to protect her community while grappling with familial expectations and her own desires. The novel explores themes of loyalty and conflict, set against a backdrop of paranormal elements and a richly atmospheric setting. This edition includes a preview of Book Three of The Fairwick Trilogy, titled The Angel Stone.
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Perfect for fans of Deborah Harkness and Elizabeth Kostova, The Water Watch is a breathtakingly sexy and atmospheric new novel of ancient folklore, passionate love, and thrilling magic.
After casting out a dark spirit, Callie McFay, a professor of gothic literature, has at last restored a semblance of calm to her rambling Victorian house. But in the nearby thicket of the honeysuckle forest, and in the currents of the rushing Undine stream, more trouble is stirring. . . .
The enchanted town of Fairwick’s dazzling mix of mythical creatures has come under siege from the Grove: a sinister group of witches determined to banish the fey back to their ancestral land. With factions turning on one another, all are cruelly forced to take sides. Callie’s grandmother, a prominent Grove member, demands her granddaughter’s compliance, but half-witch/half-fey Callie can hardly betray her friends and colleagues at the college. To stave off disaster, Callie enlists Duncan Laird, an alluring seductive academic who cultivates her vast magical potential, but to what end? Deeply conflicted, Callie struggles to save her beloved Fairwick, dangerously pushing her extraordinary powers to the limit—risking all, even the needs of her own passionate heart.
Includes a preview of Book Three of The Fairwick Trilogy: The Angel Stone
Praise for The Water Witch
“A lighthearted, fast moving fantasy . . . The Water Witch should appeal to readers of Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse novels.”—New York Journal of Books
“Dark has an exquisite and clear voice. . . . One is aware of being in the hands of a mistress of the fine arts of storytelling and characterization. . . . It’s all just great fun.”—Albany Chronogram
“An intriguing story that will keep readers guessing.”—Romance Reviews Today
“Readers are sure to enjoy being back in the atmospheric Fairwick. The cliffhanger ending will only leave readers clamoring for the last installment in this interesting trilogy.”—SheKnows
Praise for Book One of The Fairwick Trilogy: The Demon Lover
“Dark’s letter-perfect gothic style is a satisfying tribute to previous gothic novels, and the paranormal elements, including incubi, fae, vampires, and witches, make this a stellar romance.”—Booklist, included in its list of the year’s “Top 10 SF/Fantasy Titles”
“Steamy and nuanced.”—Kirkus Reviews
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