The Witches of New York: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (709 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072HV6JWC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 371 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Determined to learn the truth about the world, its residents enthusiastically engage in both scientific experimentation and spiritualist pursuits. When 17-year-old Beatrice leaves the safety of her village to answer an ad that reads "Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Under the tutelage of Adelaide and Eleanor, Beatrice comes to harness many of her powers, but not even they can prepare her for the evils lurking in the darkest corners of the city or the courage it will take to face them.. Those averse to magic need not apply. Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Séances are the entertainment of choice in exclusive social circles, and many enterprising women - some possessed of true intuitive powers and some gifted with the art of performance - find work as mediums. Bea
Five Stars A very fun read. Well written. I hope that there's a sequel.. "Atmospheric but a slow-paced look at magic in 1880's NYC" according to Laurie@The Baking Bookworm. Atmospheric but a slow-paced look at magic in 1880's NYC 3.5 STARS - What do magic, mystics, suffragists, female oppression and Cleopatra's Needle all have in common? They're a mixed bag of topics but they're all important parts of The Witches of New York.McKay's story focuses around three women who just happen to be witches - Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St Clair own a tea shop which is a front for their real services for women which include tarot card reading, palmistry, herbal medicines, contraception etc. Beatrice Dunn is a teenager who comes to New York and becomes an apprentice at the tea shop.My favourite part of this bo. .5 STARS - What do magic, mystics, suffragists, female oppression and Cleopatra's Needle all have in common? They're a mixed bag of topics but they're all important parts of The Witches of New York.McKay's story focuses around three women who just happen to be witches - Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St Clair own a tea shop which is a front for their real services for women which include tarot card reading, palmistry, herbal medicines, contraception etc. Beatrice Dunn is a teenager who comes to New York and becomes an apprentice at the tea shop.My favourite part of this bo. "Too many ideas for just 1 book leaving readers lost amidst the details" according to Suzanne. Author Ami McKay had too many ideas for one good book and rather than winnow them down to a good strong tale, she kept them all, leaving readers overwhelmed and lost amidst the details. She starts with a beautiful young performer pretending to see the future, horrendously disfigured through an attack that removes her beauty and an eye. The performer is nursed by a healer, a witch, and together they open a shop offering tea and sympathy, to women in New York. Herbal remedies unavailable from physicians or pharmacies become part of the shop's services. As they become bus