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Cass Shipton #10
The Divine Circle of Ladies Burning Their Bridges
A family ghost. A lost treasure. A vengeful enemy from the past. A would-be Jack the Ripper. The Circle of Five takes off on another wild, wacky adventure!
London bridge is falling down, falling down, my fair lady…when the fair ladies of Plymouth, Massachusetts, meet at Burial Hill to raise the ghost of Heather’s sea captain ancestor, they don’t expect to be sent flying across the Atlantic in search of a mysterious family treasure!
Clever, clairvoyant Cass; intrepid Heather , champion of all animals in need; wickedly witty Phillipa; feisty young mom Deidre; and wise woman Fiona—they’re five ordinary women, everyday Wiccans, who get together to sip tea, trade stories, and work the odd spell. With the exciting prospect of an impromptu holiday, they’re really looking forward to a few merry days in England, shopping, sight-seeing, and taking in the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. Yet somehow, they soon find themselves embroiled in another harrowing adventure, facing evil-doers both at home and abroad. (From Amazon.com)
London bridge is falling down, falling down, my fair lady…when the fair ladies of Plymouth, Massachusetts, meet at Burial Hill to raise the ghost of Heather’s sea captain ancestor, they don’t expect to be sent flying across the Atlantic in search of a mysterious family treasure!
Clever, clairvoyant Cass; intrepid Heather , champion of all animals in need; wickedly witty Phillipa; feisty young mom Deidre; and wise woman Fiona—they’re five ordinary women, everyday Wiccans, who get together to sip tea, trade stories, and work the odd spell. With the exciting prospect of an impromptu holiday, they’re really looking forward to a few merry days in England, shopping, sight-seeing, and taking in the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. Yet somehow, they soon find themselves embroiled in another harrowing adventure, facing evil-doers both at home and abroad. (From Amazon.com)
309 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2014
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About the author
Dolores Stewart Riccio
28 books67 followersAKA Dolores Riccio
AKA Dolores Stewart
Dolores Stewart Riccio was born in Boston and grew up in Pembroke, a small New England town on the South Shore of Massachusetts. She lived in Duxbury which is located near the town of Plymouth, the setting for her Circle novels.
Dolores wrote: "As a poet, I'd always signed my maiden name, Dolores Stewart. For cookbooks, I preferred my married name, Dolores Riccio; after all, it was my loyal husband who got to try all those experimental dishes. Not wanting to abandon either chapter of my past, I'm using both names for fiction."
She began her writing career as a poet (Dolores Stewart), and continued to write poems between other writing projects.
In the '80s, she began to write cookbooks (Dolores Riccio) with a health theme, of which Superfoods for Time-Warner is the best known. The success of Superfoods gave her the encouragement to "quit her daytime job" as a greeting card editorial director and enjoy the precarious profession of full-time freelance writer.
In the meantime, she also co-authored two volumes of stories about famous haunted houses in the United States--Haunted Houses U.S.A. and More Haunted Houses.
Sometime in the 1990s, she threw out her food files and her ghost files, and turned at last to fiction.
AKA Dolores Stewart
Dolores Stewart Riccio was born in Boston and grew up in Pembroke, a small New England town on the South Shore of Massachusetts. She lived in Duxbury which is located near the town of Plymouth, the setting for her Circle novels.
Dolores wrote: "As a poet, I'd always signed my maiden name, Dolores Stewart. For cookbooks, I preferred my married name, Dolores Riccio; after all, it was my loyal husband who got to try all those experimental dishes. Not wanting to abandon either chapter of my past, I'm using both names for fiction."
She began her writing career as a poet (Dolores Stewart), and continued to write poems between other writing projects.
In the '80s, she began to write cookbooks (Dolores Riccio) with a health theme, of which Superfoods for Time-Warner is the best known. The success of Superfoods gave her the encouragement to "quit her daytime job" as a greeting card editorial director and enjoy the precarious profession of full-time freelance writer.
In the meantime, she also co-authored two volumes of stories about famous haunted houses in the United States--Haunted Houses U.S.A. and More Haunted Houses.
Sometime in the 1990s, she threw out her food files and her ghost files, and turned at last to fiction.
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November 5, 2014
I always love Divine Circle stories and this one is no exception. These ladies are fantastic
December 31, 2023
Love, love, love this series
Very well written series about a "coven" of 5 women as they discover their innate powers. Unlike so many magical witchy series, these women have truly believable powers, that are amped up by being together. They remind me of my own coven sisters. Keep them coming, Dolores!
Very well written series about a "coven" of 5 women as they discover their innate powers. Unlike so many magical witchy series, these women have truly believable powers, that are amped up by being together. They remind me of my own coven sisters. Keep them coming, Dolores!
August 17, 2015
Another enjoyable entry in a lovely series
This latest book in the series was a fast paced, action filled read. The ladies of the Circle sure lead interesting & exciting lives. I'm not going into details as I don't want to spoil any of the plot.
I started this book with mixed feelings. I was looking forward to reading this latest book in the Cass Shipton series, but sad there isn't another book available in this lovely series at this time. I hope Ms. Riccio writes more books in what has become one of my favorite series.
This latest book in the series was a fast paced, action filled read. The ladies of the Circle sure lead interesting & exciting lives. I'm not going into details as I don't want to spoil any of the plot.
I started this book with mixed feelings. I was looking forward to reading this latest book in the Cass Shipton series, but sad there isn't another book available in this lovely series at this time. I hope Ms. Riccio writes more books in what has become one of my favorite series.
April 22, 2016
I've loved this series from the beginning. The five witches stir up some magic with a trip to London to experience the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge. As usual, trouble follows them or they stir it up. Back home in Plymouth, Massachusetts they face an evil-doer from the past determined to kill them all.
I hate for these books to end. The world and friendship of the five women is enchanting, loving and magical. I look forward to the next chapter in their lives.
I hate for these books to end. The world and friendship of the five women is enchanting, loving and magical. I look forward to the next chapter in their lives.
February 25, 2015
I really liked this book... As I have the whole series! How I wish the Divine ladies had room for another witch in their circle... ME!
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April 24, 2015As always a fun read. Loved all of the characters with all their wonderful quirks
August 28, 2015
Glad she's writing again
Love this series! I have all of the books and the two digital books, hope Ms. Riccio keeps it up.
Love this series! I have all of the books and the two digital books, hope Ms. Riccio keeps it up.
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