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Magic Lessons

A Prequel to Practical Magic

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Magic Lessons

By: Alice Hoffman
Narrated by: Sutton Foster
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 A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener. Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Magic Magical Realism Paranormal Renaissance Heartfelt Witchcraft

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Critic reviews

'Enticing... conjures up spells, herbal lore and romance in harsh, historical times' Daily Mail

'We first met the Owens in the brilliant novel Practical Magic, then we discovered the tragedy of the siblings in Rules of Magic. Now, we learn how it all began…' Bella

'A vivid and evocative tale – prepare to be spellbound’ Woman

'Storytelling is in Hoffman’s bones, and the skill with which she dispenses information and compresses time, so that a year passes in a sentence, so that a tragedy witnessed becomes the propeller for a hundred-page subplot, is (forgive me) bewitching' New York Times Book Review

'Vivid and enchanting, with a can’t-miss-it foray into the Salem Witch Trials, Magic Lessons is another sublime entry in an arresting series' Esquire

'Hoffman writes deftly, and often beautifully, about nature, and she can plot like, well, a witch, casting a spell on her reader' Boston Globe

'A gorgeous new novel you won't want to miss' Bustle

'In Hoffman’s luminous prose, all characters, even the villains, are not only vividly, but also compassionately, rendered... Hoffman adeptly highlights that how one uses a talent, selflessly or selfishly, has a sweeping impact on many lives' Booklist
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such a beautiful story and wonderfully portrayed. I cannot wait for the next book

beautiful story

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a beautiful book and a wonderful audible experience. can't wait to read the rest of the series!

enchanting

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

Genius

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I was 19 when I read Alice Hoffman's Practical magic and over the years I read it again & again, I recommend it to everyone and gifted copies many times but I was so sad to never read more about The Owens women, as I was completely invested in their lives. So when 22 whole years had passed, finally my prayers were answered with the wonderful prequal The Rules of Magic, which tells the story of the Aunts Jet & Francis(& Vincent of course) coming of age.
And now this prequal(prequal) that tells the origin story of the matriarch Maria Owens, as she witnesses love, death & birth, kindness & cruelty, in the awful times of the witch hunts in Essex County, England & Salem, Massachusetts.

I loved all 3 books but I'm sad also, as I realise there is no further back to go and this could be the last Owens family book. Maybe Alice Hoffman might come up with a sequel someday, here's hoping. 🌛🌝🌜

Absolutely beautiful

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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.

Magical and beautiful

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