Shadow of Night: A Novel by Deborah Harkness (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness Picking up from Harkness "A Discovery of Witches" cliffhanger ending, this tale plunges Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan London, a world of spies, subterfuge, and a coterie of the mysterious School of Night that includes Christopher Marlowe and Walter Raleigh. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The #1 New York Times bestselling second installment in the All Souls series, from the author of The Discovery of Witches and The Black Bird Oracle.Look for the hit series "A Discovery of Witches," now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder!Picking up from A Discovery of Witches cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night takes reluctant witch Diana Bishop and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, and a coterie of Matthews old friends, the School of Night. As the search for Ashmole 782—the lost and enchanted manuscript whose mystery first pulled Diana and Matthew into one anothers orbit—deepens and Diana seeks out a witch to tutor her in magic, the net of Matthews past tightens around them. Together they find they must embark on a very different—and vastly more dangerous—journey. "A captivating and romantic ripping yarn,"* Shadow of Night confirms Deborah Harkness as a master storyteller, able to cast an "addictive tale of magic, mayhem and two lovers"(Chicago Tribune). Author Biography Deborah Harkness is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the All Souls series, which includes A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life, Times Convert, and The Black Bird Oracle. A history professor at the University of Southern California, Harkness has received Fulbright, Guggenheim, and National Humanities Center fellowships. She lives in Los Angeles. Review Praise for Shadow of Night"A captivating and romantic ripping yarn."—E. L. James, "Books of the Year 2012: Authors Choose Their Favourites," The Guardian"The joy that Harkness, herself a historian, takes in visiting the past is evident on every page. . . . A great spell, the one that can enchant a reader and make a 600-page book fly through her fingertips, is cast. . . . Its enduring rewards are plenty."—Entertainment Weekly"Fans of Harknesss 2011 debut A Discovery of Witches will be delighted. . . . Harkness delivers enough romance and excitement to keep the pages turning. Readers will devour it."—People"Deborah Harkness takes us places weve never been before. . . . Shadow of Night isnt just about wonderfully detailed descriptions of England in 1591, its about being there. Readers time-travel as precisely and precariously as Diana and Matthew do. . . . Shadow ends as Discovery did with promises of more to come. Lucky for us."—USA Today"Harkness exudes her own style of magic in making the world of late 16th century England come alive. . . . Enchanting, engrossing and as impossible to put down as its predecessor, Shadow of Night is a perfect blend of fantasy, history and romance. Its single greatest flaw is, after almost 600 pages, its over. If youve already read and enjoyed A Discovery of Witches, picking up Shadow of Night is an absolute requirement. Otherwise, pick up both, and consider your reading list complete."—Miami Herald"Picking up where she left off in last years A Discovery of Witches, Harkness proves shes not suffering from a sophomore slump with this addictive tale of magic, mayhem and two lovers."—Chicago Tribune"Rich, period fun, particularly delightful in its witty characterization of historical immortals . . . Shadow ramps up the supernatural suspense."—New York Daily News"This novel is as much a love story about a bygone era as it is about Matthew and Diana. It overflows with a colorful cast of characters, many of whom Harkness has plucked straight from the history books, and Harkness renders the late 1500s in exquisite detail. . . . The writing is so rich, the characters so compelling . . . and best of all, Harkness manages to execute with aplomb the act of answering old questions while posing new ones that will intensify anticipation for the final installment. Readers who have been counting down the days, take heart: The wait was most assuredly worth it."—BookPagePraise for A Discovery of Witches: "A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter or Twilight. . . . An irresistible tale of wizardry, science and forbidden love."—People "Romantic, erudite, and suspenseful . . . Harkness attends to every scholarly and emotional detail with whimsy, sensuality, and humor."—O, The Oprah Magazine "A thoroughly grown-up novel packed with gorgeous historical detail and a gutsy, brainy heroine to match. . . . Harkness writes with thrilling gusto about the magical world."—Karen Valby, Entertainment Weekly "Harkness conjures up a scintillating paranormal story. . . . Discover why everyones talking about this magical book."—USA Today "Delightfully well-crafted and enchantingly imaginative . . . It has some of the same ineluctable atmosphere that made Anne Rices vampire books such a popular success."—Miami Herald "A debut novel with a big supernatural canvas . . . Its ambitions are world-sized, ranging across history and zeroing in on DNA, human and otherwordly. Age-old tensions between science and magic and between evolution and alchemy erupt as Diana seeks to unlock the secrets of Ashmole 782."—Los Angeles Times "Harkness, an eloquent writer, conjures this world of witches with Ivy League degrees and supernatural creatures completely—and believably—while maintaining a sense of wonder. . . . A Discovery of Witches is that rare historical novel that manages to be as intelligent as it is romantic. And it is supernatural fiction that those of us who usually prefer to stay grounded in reality can get caught up in. Pardon the pun, but Witches is truly spellbinding."—San Antonio News-Express "Readers who thrilled to Elizabeth Kostovas 2005 blockbuster, The Historian, will note the parallels, but A Discovery of Witches is a modern Romeo and Juliet story, with older, wiser lovers. Blood will flow when a witch and a vampire fall for each other. Author Deborah Harkness, a UCLA history professor, brings vast knowledge and research to the page."—Cleveland Plain-Dealer "Harkness works her own form of literary alchemy by deftly blending fantasy, romance, history, and horror into one completely bewitching book."—Chicago Tribune "A Discovery of Witches becomes increasingly charming as it goes along. . . . A shrewdly written romp and a satisfying snow-day read for those of us who heartily enjoyed the likes of Anne Rice and Marion Zimmer Bradley. By the books rousing end . . . I was impatient for the sequel."—NPR "A captivating tale that will ensnare the heart and imagination of even the most skeptical reader. This fantastic first novel will leave you anxious for the next installment, and sad to leave the remarkable world Harkness has created. Simply put, A Discovery of Witches is literary magic at its most potent."—Stephanie Harrison, BookPage "Set in our contemporary world with a magical twist, this sparkling debut by a history professor features a large cast of fascinating characters, and readers will find themselves invested in Dianas success at unlocking the secrets of the manuscript. . . . Harkness is an author to watch." —Library Journal (starred review) "Harkness creates a compelling and sweeping tale that moves from Oxford to Paris to upstate New York and into both Diana and Matthews complex families and histories. All her characters are fully fleshed and unique."—Booklist (starred review) "Harkness brings this world to vibrant life and makes the most of the growing popularity of gothic adventure with an ending that keeps the Old Lodge door wide open."—Publishers Weekly "A Discovery of Witches is a strange and wonderful novel of forbidden love and ancient spells that turns every preconception about magic on its head. Deborah Harkness has written one of the most exciting novels Ive read in years. . . . I fell in love with it from the very first page." —Danielle Trussoni, author of Angelology "Deborah Harknesss novel is a brilliant synthesis of magic and history. A gripping story of dangerous passion, intellectual intrigue, and fantastical beings." —Ivy Pochoda, author of The Art of Disappearing "A fleet-footed novel set in a vivid otherworld, richly peppered with scholarly tidbits. Huge fun—with serious underpinnings of history." —Jane Borodale, author of The Book of Fires Review Quote "This novel is as much a love story about a bygone era as it is about Matthew and Diana. It overflows with a colorful cast of characters, many of whom Harkness has plucked straight from the history books, and Harkness renders the late 1500s in exquisite detail. . . . The writing is so rich, the characters so compelling . . . and best of all, Harkness manages to execute with aplomb the act of answering old questions while posing new ones that will intensify anticipation for the final installment. Readers who have been counting down the days, take heart: The wait was most assuredly worth it. - BookPage" Excerpt from Book "Why no beard? Have you been ill?" Marlowes eyes flickered when they spotted me, nudging me with the insistent pressure that marked him unmistakably as a daemon. I suppressed an urge to rush at one of Englands greatest playwrights and shake his hand before peppering him with questions. What little information I once knew about him flew from my mind now that he was standing before me. Had any of his plays been performed in 1590? How old was he? Younger than Matthew and I, certainly. Marlowe couldnt yet be thirty. I smiled at him warmly. "Wherever did you find that?" Marlowe pointed, his voice dripping with contempt. I looked over my shoulder, expecting to see some hideous work of art. There was nothing but empty space. He meant me. My smile faltered. "Gently, Kit," Matthew said with a scowl. Marlowe shrugged off the rebuke. "It is no matter. Take your fill of her before the others arrive, if you must. George has been here for some time, of course, eating your food and reading your books. He is still without a patron and hasnt a farthing to his name." "George is welcome to whatever I have, Kit." Matthew kept his eyes on the young man, his face expressionless as he drew our intertwined fingers to his mouth. "Diana, this is my dear friend Christopher Marlowe." Matthews introduction provided Marlowe with an opportunity to inspect me more openly. His attention crawled from my toes to the top of my head. The young mans scorn was evident, his jealousy better hidden. Marlowe was indeed in love with my husband. I had suspected it back in Madison when my fingers had traveled over his inscription in Matthews copy of Doctor Faustus . "I had no idea there was a brothel in Woodstock that specialized in over-tall women. Most of your whores are more delicate and appealing, Matthew. This one is a positive Amazon," Kit sniffed, looking over his shoulder at the disordered drifts of paper that covered the surface of the table. "According to the Old Foxs latest, it was business rather than lust that took you to the north. Wherever did you find the time to secure her services?" "It is remarkable, Kit, how easily you squander affection," Matthew drawled, though there was a note of warning in his tone. Marlowe, seemingly intent on the correspondence, failed to recognize it and smirked. Matthews fingers tightened on mine. "Is Diana her real name, or was it adopted to enhance her allure among customers? Perhaps a baring of her right breast, or a bow and arrow, is in order," Marlowe suggested, picking up a sheet of paper. "Remember when Blackfriars Bess demanded we call her Aphrodite before she would let us--" "Diana is my wife." Matthew was gone from my side, his hand no longer wrapped around mine but twisted in Marlowes collar. "No." Kits face registered his shock. "Yes. That means she is the mistress of this house, bears my name, and is under my protection. Given all that--and our long-standing friendship, of course--no word of criticism or whisper against her virtue will cross your lips in future." I wiggled my fingers to restore their feeling. The angry pressure from Matthews grip had driven the ring on the third finger of my left hand into the flesh, leaving a pale red mark. Despite its lack of facets, the diamond in the center captured the warmth of the firelight. The ring had been an unexpected gift from Matthews mother, Ysabeau. Hours ago--centuries ago? centuries to come?--Matthew had repeated the words of the old marriage ceremony and slid the diamond over my knuckles. With a clatter of dishes, two vampires appeared in the room. One was a slender man with an expressive face, weather-beaten skin the color of a hazelnut, and black hair and eyes. He was holding a flagon of wine and a goblet whose stem was shaped into a dolphin, the bowl balanced on its tail. The other was a rawboned woman bearing a platter of bread and cheese. "You are home, milord ," the man said, obviously confused. Oddly enough, his French accent made him easier to understand. "The messenger on Thursday said--" "My plans changed, Pierre." Matthew turned to the woman. "My wifes possessions were lost on the journey, Fran Description for Library A Discovery of Witches, Harknesss phenomenal debut novel, was hatched when she asked herself what a vampire hanging about for all those centuries would do as a job. Vampire Matthew Clairmont is a geneticist who joined forces (in more ways than one) with scholar and witch-in-rebellion Diana Bishop. Here, to quell a battle of supernatural forces stemming from an enchanted manuscript that seems to have vanished, theyve time-traveled back to Elizabethan London. Diana gets tutored in magic, Matthew confronts his past, and the School of Night (you know, Christopher Marlowe, Walter Raleigh.) makes an appearance. With a 14-city tour; grab. Details ISBN0670023485 Short Title SHADOW OF NIGHT Pages 592 Language English ISBN-10 0670023485 ISBN-13 9780670023486 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-07-10 Residence US Birth 1965 Affiliation University of California, Davis Series Number 2 Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-07-10 NZ Release Date 2012-07-10 US Release Date 2012-07-10 UK Release Date 2012-07-10 Author Deborah Harkness Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series All Souls Series Imprint Penguin USA Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44452267;

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