Part of All Souls
First published 2012
Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont arrive in Elizabethan London after their desperate escape through time. They carry with them the urgent need to find Ashmole 782, the mysterious manuscript that holds secrets crucial to their survival. Diana must locate a witch willing to teach her magic while navigating the treacherous world of sixteenth century England. Matthew reconnects with his former associates in the School of Night, a secret society of scholars and spies. But London brings unexpected complications as Matthew's centuries old relationships resurface. The couple discovers that finding the manuscript requires them to infiltrate networks of espionage and supernatural politics. Diana struggles to master her untrained magical abilities while Matthew confronts the weight of his vampire past. Their search draws them deeper into a web of alliances and betrayals that spans both the mortal and magical worlds. As enemies close in from multiple directions, Diana and Matthew must rely on each other in ways that test the very foundation of their bond.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, time-travel
Setting: Elizabethan London, England
Period: 16th Century
584 pages · Hardcover · Viking Adult
Content warnings: violence