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  • Magic Lessons

  • A Prequel to Practical Magic
  • By: Alice Hoffman
  • Narrated by: Sutton Foster
  • Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (250 ratings)
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By: Alice Hoffman
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Summary

The extraordinary new novel from the author of Practical Magic and The Dovekeepers

We first met the Owens in the glorious novel Practical Magic. We discovered the tragedy of the Owens siblings in Rules of Magic. Now we learn how it all began...with a baby abandoned in a snowy English field in the 1600s. Under the care of gentle Hannah Owens, little Maria learns about the 'Unnamed Arts'. Maria has a gift for them - a gift that may well prove her undoing.

When Maria is abandoned by the man she loves, she invokes the curse that will haunt her family for centuries. Because magic has rules, and they must be followed. This is the lesson that Maria will carry with her for the rest of her life, and pass on to her children and her children's children. 


 

©2020 Alice Hoffman (P)2020 Simon & Schuster UK

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Loved this book!

What can I say, this was pure magic!
I love stories about witches and this didn’t disappoint!

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Better than I first thought

I had a bit of trouble getting going with this, because it seemed quite slow and detailed at the start, listing magical herbs etc. The story didn’t unfold quickly, but when it did, I was captivated to the very end and was moved to tears at one point. I will definitely listen to the next one in the series.

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fantastic

love this story so very beautiful. I'm now looking forward to next in the series.

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Magical and beautiful

Fantastic book for those who like witch stories. Beautifully written and narrated. The main characters are deeply engaging and feel very real. Following them through their journey is an absolute roller coaster! Highly recommend.

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Genius

I could listen to Alice Hoffman book forever. Great storytelling wonderful detail. You feel for the characters

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Stunning

This is my favourite of the Alice Hoffman novels. It’s just beautiful, and my favourite narrator so far

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Predictable, but good

Not as good as Practical Magic, but still good and loved returning to the PM universe. I read PM as a teenager so felt quite nostalgic.

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A Compelling Series

I loved the movie "Practical Magic" wanted to learn more about the characters. I wasn't disappointed and it was well read too. ☺️

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True, wise, beautiful.

Deep female wisdom, disguised as a witch story. I simply loved it, it made me think and reflect so much; quite exceeded my expectations!

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so enjoyable

I really enjoyed this book and the narrator who read it brought it to life

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