The Once and Future Witches

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow – New York Times Bestseller | British Fantasy Award Winner | Historical Fantasy & Women’s Suffrage

Discover a spellbinding tale of magic, sisterhood, and revolution in the critically acclaimed novel The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow, winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel and named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, Barnes & Noble, and BookPage.

Set in the late 1800s, the story follows three sisters—James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna—who join the suffragette movement in New Salem and rekindle the ancient magic of witches. As they fight for women’s right to vote, they uncover forgotten powers and face deadly opposition determined to silence them forever.

Why readers love The Once and Future Witches:

• A beautifully crafted blend of historical fiction and fantasy

• Themes of female empowerment, family bonds, and social change

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• Rich world-building set against the backdrop of the women’s suffrage movement

• Praise for its lyrical writing and powerful message of resistance

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