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The Everyday Witches of Wildham-on-Sea #1
Wine, Witches and Song
Jackie is surprised to find a body smothered under a pile of stones on the beach. She is curious, but the case has to be passed to her sister Bernie, a high-ranking police officer. After all, what’s a small-town features writer and domestic witch going to do about the death of a local folk musician?
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
The murder weapon was a magical songbook.
Anne Boleyn’s legacy extends down the centuries, and has far more to do with this sleepy corner of Norfolk than anyone had realised. The ghost of Mark Smeaton is prancing around, the unpleasant descendants of the witchfinder general are rising, and Jackie is trying to photograph some llamas in a nursing home.
Things take a serious turn as she’s forced to make a difficult choice, but luckily her friends have got her Clare, who’s the serious, studious, clever one, and then of course there’s Gloria. She likes purple.
If – like Jackie – you’ve ever had to hastily conduct a magic spell in a public convenience, this book is for you.
From the author of The Celtic Witch Mysteries comes this new series – all the laughs, eccentricities and British folklore that you expect, with a brand-new cast of lovable characters.
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
The murder weapon was a magical songbook.
Anne Boleyn’s legacy extends down the centuries, and has far more to do with this sleepy corner of Norfolk than anyone had realised. The ghost of Mark Smeaton is prancing around, the unpleasant descendants of the witchfinder general are rising, and Jackie is trying to photograph some llamas in a nursing home.
Things take a serious turn as she’s forced to make a difficult choice, but luckily her friends have got her Clare, who’s the serious, studious, clever one, and then of course there’s Gloria. She likes purple.
If – like Jackie – you’ve ever had to hastily conduct a magic spell in a public convenience, this book is for you.
From the author of The Celtic Witch Mysteries comes this new series – all the laughs, eccentricities and British folklore that you expect, with a brand-new cast of lovable characters.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2018
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August 27, 2018
Loved it!
I'm a big fan of Ms. Milligan's Celtic Witch series so I knew I loved her writing. But a whole new series with different characters and a different genre? Well, I should've had no doubts! She handles it beautifully and her writing is still up to speed. Her characters tend to take on a life of their own and you can't imagine that they aren't "real people".
I'm a big fan of Ms. Milligan's Celtic Witch series so I knew I loved her writing. But a whole new series with different characters and a different genre? Well, I should've had no doubts! She handles it beautifully and her writing is still up to speed. Her characters tend to take on a life of their own and you can't imagine that they aren't "real people".
April 30, 2018
Music feeds the soul and is life
Absolutely terrific read. Starts off very low key but builds up in intensity as the story unfolds. She has always been able to perform minor magic but her life has always been normal. However finding a dead body on the beach throws her into a magical storm. Ghosts, magical books, a coach from hell and life draining witch hunters are just part of what she and her two closest friends have to deal with as they battle not only to save an innocent from jail but also to keep an ancient evil from gaining power. The fact that this is set in such a normal surrounding with characters that you could meet anywhere make this the powerful read that it is. Highly recommended
Absolutely terrific read. Starts off very low key but builds up in intensity as the story unfolds. She has always been able to perform minor magic but her life has always been normal. However finding a dead body on the beach throws her into a magical storm. Ghosts, magical books, a coach from hell and life draining witch hunters are just part of what she and her two closest friends have to deal with as they battle not only to save an innocent from jail but also to keep an ancient evil from gaining power. The fact that this is set in such a normal surrounding with characters that you could meet anywhere make this the powerful read that it is. Highly recommended
September 7, 2018
Full of interesting history
The paramormal blended with English history and Anne Boleyn. Jackie has a freelanch job writing feel good stories about people and happenings in the villages round her. But she is lso aa witch. Not that she spends much time practicing her craft. During her early morning walk along the shore she discovers the body of a young musician partically buried in rocks. And thus starts her adventure.
The paramormal blended with English history and Anne Boleyn. Jackie has a freelanch job writing feel good stories about people and happenings in the villages round her. But she is lso aa witch. Not that she spends much time practicing her craft. During her early morning walk along the shore she discovers the body of a young musician partically buried in rocks. And thus starts her adventure.
April 15, 2018
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I so enjoyed the Celtic Witch series and rather doubtful about starting this book. In the beginning I found it rather slow but once I got into it it got better.
It will be interesting to see where the series takes us. I rather wish that Jackie and her friends had more definitive powers, a bit feeble at the moment but maybe these will develop in the rest of the series.
I so enjoyed the Celtic Witch series and rather doubtful about starting this book. In the beginning I found it rather slow but once I got into it it got better.
It will be interesting to see where the series takes us. I rather wish that Jackie and her friends had more definitive powers, a bit feeble at the moment but maybe these will develop in the rest of the series.
April 15, 2018
Great story, a relaxing mystery with great characters
If you liked the hedge witch series I think you will find this new book equally delightful. The storyline flowed and I just didn't want to put the book down. Highly recommend
If you liked the hedge witch series I think you will find this new book equally delightful. The storyline flowed and I just didn't want to put the book down. Highly recommend
September 19, 2018
A story of treachery and good witches
This book was fun to read. Since the main character was older i could relate to her thoughts and actions. Good wins over evil with the help of a few ghosts.
This book was fun to read. Since the main character was older i could relate to her thoughts and actions. Good wins over evil with the help of a few ghosts.
October 19, 2018
A little magic and a lot of foolishness
A story of magic that was interesting in the beginning but got lost somewhere.
A special book that might have had magical songs and is somehow linked to Anne Boleyn.
A story of magic that was interesting in the beginning but got lost somewhere.
A special book that might have had magical songs and is somehow linked to Anne Boleyn.
November 30, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. The main character is a strong female lead, and she frequently interacts with her sister, who is similarly strong. And they don't centre their conversation around men. A welcome change!
Definitely worth a read if you like paranormal fiction.
Definitely worth a read if you like paranormal fiction.
May 5, 2020
Wonderful!
I thought the hedge witch series was really good, this one has so much more to it! I adore the characters and all their quirky personalities. Gloria is the cutest! Can't wait to read the next one!!
I thought the hedge witch series was really good, this one has so much more to it! I adore the characters and all their quirky personalities. Gloria is the cutest! Can't wait to read the next one!!
June 17, 2018
Good read.
Once again spent the entire day reading. When you can not put a book down, you know you have not wasted your time.
Once again spent the entire day reading. When you can not put a book down, you know you have not wasted your time.
August 27, 2018
Being a kitchen witch in a small town does not equip you to deal with things that go bump in the night!
But a gruesome murder must be solved!!
A cozy that you will enjoy!
But a gruesome murder must be solved!!
A cozy that you will enjoy!
August 30, 2018
Good book
August 31, 2018
Very good
I found the book hard to put down. It kind of had a slow start but then I very much enjoyed it and will read the next one too.
I found the book hard to put down. It kind of had a slow start but then I very much enjoyed it and will read the next one too.
September 8, 2018
Love it
I like the book because the main characters are not youngsters and they are in sink with their witchyness. Theres lotmof suspence.
I like the book because the main characters are not youngsters and they are in sink with their witchyness. Theres lotmof suspence.
September 12, 2018
Cute
Interesting little witch story. Another great sister cop and, sister witch, daughter um, you will have to read to find out the answer
Interesting little witch story. Another great sister cop and, sister witch, daughter um, you will have to read to find out the answer
January 2, 2019
Wonderful!
This book was great. It made me curious about Anne Bolen even more! Great read. Fast read. Entertaining read! Would recommend to anyone.
This book was great. It made me curious about Anne Bolen even more! Great read. Fast read. Entertaining read! Would recommend to anyone.
January 18, 2022
Really didn’t care for this book so won’t be looking for anymore by this author.
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