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Historical fiction witch books have captivated readers for years, providing a unique blend of history, magic, and mystery. Whether you're intrigued by the Salem witch trials or the medieval witch hunts, there are plenty of captivating novels to explore in this genre. In this article, we will delve into some popular historical fiction witch books, introduce you to talented authors, and even recommend websites where you can find more enticing reads.

One must-read historical fiction witch book is "The Witchfinder's Sister" by Beth Underdown. Set in 17th century England during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, this novel tells the haunting story of Alice Hopkins, the sister of the infamous Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins. As Alice delves deeper into her brother's work, she uncovers dark secrets and finds herself questioning her own beliefs. Underdown's meticulous research and gripping storytelling make this book a perfect choice for those intrigued by witch hunts in history.

Another spellbinding novel to consider is "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" by Katherine Howe. Jumping between the present day and the Salem witch trials of 1692, this book follows Harvard graduate student Connie Goodwin as she discovers a hidden family secret tied to the witch trials. As Connie unearths an ancient book and delves into her family's history, she becomes entangled in a centuries-old mystery. Howe's intricate blend of historical detail and supernatural elements will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

If you're seeking a more magical and atmospheric read, "The Witch of Willow Hall" by Hester Fox might be the perfect choice. Set in 1821, the novel introduces us to the Montrose family, who move to the remote New Oldbury town after a scandal befalls them in Boston. As strange occurrences begin to happen in their new home, the youngest sister, Lydia, realizes she has the power to communicate with the spirit world. Fox weaves a tale of secrets, romance, and witchcraft that will enchant fans of historical fiction and the supernatural.

For those who prefer a series, "The All Souls Trilogy" by Deborah Harkness is a fantastic option. Starting with "A Discovery of Witches," this trilogy combines historical fiction, romance, and fantasy with a protagonist who uncovers her own magical abilities. Diana Bishop, a historian and descendant of witches, stumbles upon an enchanted manuscript that draws her into a world of witches, vampires, and daemons. Harkness's richly imagined world and deep historical knowledge make this series a must-read for fans of witch-themed fiction.

To discover more historical fiction witch books and explore new authors in this genre, you can visit websites like Goodreads or Book Riot. These platforms provide comprehensive lists, reviews, and recommendations that will surely satisfy your thirst for captivating stories.

In conclusion, historical fiction witch books offer a magical journey through time, combining history with elements of witchcraft and enchantment. From the Salem witch trials to medieval witch hunts, these novels transport readers to intriguing periods and introduce them to captivating characters. By delving into works like "The Witchfinder's Sister," "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane," "The Witch of Willow Hall," or "The All Souls Trilogy," you are bound to fulfill your desire for thrilling historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural. Happy reading!
The Chronicles of the Primitive Beast Wife's Survival. Fiction
The Chronicles of the Primitive Beast Wife's Survival.

After breaking up with her cheating boyfriend, Lan Ruoxin went on a trip to the sea to relax but accidentally fell into the water and found herself on a deserted island. This island is called Beastman Island. There are successful evolved beastmen, semi-evolved half-beastmen with strange appearances, and failed evolutions. There are chaotic Aiqiya tribes of various races, tree-dwelling ape tribes, crocodile tribes that dominate the only river, tiger tribes, reclusive wolf tribes, strong and powerful bear tribes, and the ugliest giant hyena tribe, the only hermaphroditic species on the island. This island is inhabited by all sorts of strange and extinct beastmen: land-running winged tribes, ocean-dwelling marine beastmen that can fly. You have never seen or heard of them before. This island follows the law of the jungle, where the weak are preyed upon by the strong. Watch how the female protagonist collects handsome men while transforming from weakness to

485.47 Million words | 2021-07-20 15:03Update

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Next Stop Bookstore Fiction
Next Stop Bookstore

There is a tiny bookstore in Pudong. With the wind brushing one's face, this second-hand bookstore carries the endless flow of time and the scent of paper pulp. Every word and sentence is filled with beauty.

16.50 Million words | 2020-08-01 19:23Update

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Intelligent Marriage with Cold-hearted Wife Fiction
Intelligent Marriage with Cold-hearted Wife

【New Novel: World of Red Makeup: The Arrogant Princess is a Martial Artist】When she first met him, he was the star of the night scene. And she was looking for fun, caught sight of him, and said, 'Come with me, alright?' He chuckled and replied, 'If you can afford me, then I'll follow you!' She smirked and said, 'My wealth is at your disposal!' From then on, he devoted himself to her side. She thought he was just an ordinary person. But little did she know, he suddenly transformed into her greatest enemy! He proposed, 'Let's get married!' She sneered and said, 'Ha, I wouldn't even spare a glance at leftovers from last night, let alone a man I'm tired of playing with!'

499.40 Million words | 2022-08-21 01:17Update

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Enchanting Doctor: The Dazzling Daughter Fiction
Enchanting Doctor: The Dazzling Daughter

On the night of the wedding, I boarded the wrong sedan chair and married the wrong man. He refused to let me go back and insisted on consummating the marriage, saying he would make the best of the situation...

33.82 Million words | 2020-07-04 21:05Update

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Heaven-Defying Fragrance Woman Fiction
Heaven-Defying Fragrance Woman

A fragrance that shocks the world. She is agile, intelligent, and resourceful, embarking on a mission of revenge as she ventures into the imperial palace. Amidst the intrigue of the harem, the allure of the common people, and the bloodshed of the battlefield, she manipulates fragrances and defies fate. In this life, she is destined to be heaven-defying.

439.94 Million words | 2021-01-19 16:27Update

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The Wife-Favoring Way: The Growing Up of the National Teacher's Wife Fiction
The Wife-Favoring Way: The Growing Up of the National Teacher's Wife

(Luojin Ci) When I entered the imperial court, storms began to rise. Everyone in the Kingdom of Nanxia knew that the husband of the Lord was a wealthy and extravagant man, engaged in cockfighting and dog-walking, surrounded by beauties and indulging in nightly revelries. The days were filled with pleasure until one night when someone's mysterious gaze sent shivers down Su Jiuyue's spine. Despite the usual gentle words, she sensed bitterness in his voice. Su Jiuyue denied the rumors of her indulgent lifestyle, but the person persisted, speaking of her nights of revelry and the embrace of multiple beauties. Su Jiuyue, using her words and actions, quietly reassured him, 'There is only one beauty in the Lord's embrace, and that is you!'

328.00 Million words | 2023-04-30 11:07Update

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The entire entertainment industry knows that I am a drama queen. Fiction
The entire entertainment industry knows that I am a drama queen.

I recommend the new book by Bird Lord in the era called "After Transmigrating, I Became a Divine Doctor in the 1980s." Before her rebirth, Tang Xiao was a master in all things, but ended up losing her life. However, she gained a second chance at life. Reborn during her sophomore year in film school, she obtained the ability to experience different lives. From then on, she embarked on a path of success, showcasing her superb acting skills and outshining all the scheming villains. Butler: Master, Madame has run away from home again! Master Gu: Bring her back. Butler: Master, Madame is acting again and doesn't want to be disturbed! Master Gu: Let her be. Butler: Master, Madame has won an award for Best Actress! Master Gu: It's well-deserved. All the servants present a written declaration: Master, Madame is pregnant! Master Gu: How can we announce it? How many brains does your entire family have? The servants remain silent. This is a story about a cunning fox spirit who deceives a cold and aloof male god. Ah, just kidding! This is a tale of a low-achieving student's journey to become a renowned actress.

301.52 Million words | 2021-10-22 10:11Update

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The Legend of Yue Fei Fiction
The Legend of Yue Fei

The Legend of Yue Fei upholds the long-standing patriotic ideology of loyalty to the emperor and love for the country that has been passed down since the Song Dynasty. It passionately praises the unwavering loyalty and heroic endeavors of Yue Fei and his family in defending the nation and safeguarding their homeland, while condemning the despicable acts of treason and betrayal by corrupt officials such as Qin Hui who harmed loyalists and colluded with the enemy.

492.54 Million words | 2020-08-07 01:30Update

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I love you like a butterfly can't cross the ocean. Fiction
I love you like a butterfly can't cross the ocean.

I always thought Mo Yan didn't love me because he was fickle. Later, I realized that he loved himself...

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Forced Marriage by the Underworld King: No Escaping from the Wife Fiction
Forced Marriage by the Underworld King: No Escaping from the Wife

As she boldly entered the Underworld King's residence, she declared, 'Underworld King, I'm filing a complaint against you.' With a glare, he asked, 'What for?' 'For your lack of commitment, lack of endurance, lack of depth,' she responded. Arching an eyebrow, he questioned, 'Have we met before?' 'Tonight, we shall,' she proclaimed. A perfect read that keeps everyone captivated.

84.94 Million words | 2022-11-27 14:56Update

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My Second Marriage Era Fiction
My Second Marriage Era

After my husband betrayed me, I repeated the same story with another stranger. He claimed to look down on someone like me, but still demanded to be with me. My ex-husband and his mistress framed me, took private photos of me and left me stranded in the mountains. He said he can help me seek revenge, put aside his noble status to plot against my ex-husband, and make him suffer a ruinous fate. However, there was only one condition, he said, 'Be my woman, and I will help punish that despicable couple.'

58.12 Million words | 2023-02-11 13:06Update

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Transmigration into a Paranoid Boss's Cute Pet Fiction
Transmigration into a Paranoid Boss's Cute Pet

【New book 'Beautiful and Cool True Heiress' is out】 Qin Chu, who has been a popular pet for fifteen years in the Great Chu Dynasty, is transported back to ancient times with her mother. Post-transmigration syndrome: she transforms into an unidentified creature for two days every month. One day, everyone is surprised to find out that the rumored ruthless and merciless paranoid boss has suddenly changed, becoming a pet lover. Every time the boss appears, he carries a different pet. Today, it's a little kitten, tomorrow, a fox, and the day after tomorrow, a goldfish. The only common factor is that he cherishes them in his hands. Once, the boss's little bunny went missing, and he was in great distress, digging three feet underground to find the pet, causing a sensation among the people. The curious onlookers question from the depths of their souls: Are pets more important than his wife? The boss becomes furious, shouting: That's my wife!

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Exchange Strongman in the Movie Fiction
Exchange Strongman in the Movie

A casual birthday wish brought Liu Nan into a chaotic world. Luckily, Liu Nan came equipped with a golden touch. Watch as Liu Nan befriends superheroes, battles supervillains, punches Red Skull, and kicks Godzilla with his fists and feet.

165.86 Million words | 2021-03-06 18:48Update

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The Tyrant Queen has stirred up the Grim Reaper. Fiction
The Tyrant Queen has stirred up the Grim Reaper.

【Next Idea Original Literature Award Entry】 New story [Crazy Beloved Witch: The Cunning Emperor, Stop Being Naughty]. The ruler of the Kingdom of Mu, known for being bloodthirsty and lecherous, was condemned by everyone. Little did they know that she was a woman who was willing to give up her life for the man she didn't love. She was the Goddess of the Divine Light Tower, betrayed by her husband and all the people of the Divine Light Tower, and killed by the man she loved the most. When the Goddess is reborn in the body of a tyrant, the world is turned upside down. Revealing her true identity as a woman, she declares herself emperor in a righteous manner, ready to kill anyone who does not submit. The Grim Reaper, who can do anything in the human world, sees her as a pawn and wants her life, but she won't let him have it his way. Fearless in her eyes, with a hint of arrogance at the corners of her mouth, the naturally proud and majestic Goddess challenges, "Reaper, are you brave enough to accept my game!" The aloof and merciless Grim Reaper looks down at the woman before him and calmly replies, "You have captured my interest." With a gentle smile, the Goddess of the Divine Light Tower...

575.46 Million words | 2023-02-16 05:23Update

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Vowed to Divorce: The Evil King's Sweet Tender Love for the Adorable Consort Fiction
Vowed to Divorce: The Evil King's Sweet Tender Love for the Adorable Consort

[Completed] Transmigrated as a foolish miss, she was forced to marry the ugly and impotent eighth prince. Marry! It doesn't matter since he cannot perform. However, what a thunder strike, her husband is impotent yet she became pregnant. Which bastard left a seed in her belly without leaving his name? Come out! What? The child's father is plenty, each one wants to benefit from it, but her impotent husband got angry: "The child in my wife's belly is mine!" "What are you doing here when you can't even perform?" The impotent husband laughed seductively: "Wife, whether I can perform or not, we'll find out tonight..."

7.39 Million words | 2020-09-27 16:07Update

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Meng Po's Return to the Mortal Realm Fiction
Meng Po's Return to the Mortal Realm

Why bother returning to the mortal realm from such a distant place as the underworld? Isn't it enough for Meng Po to search for her husband? I made a pact with him to journey together to the Yellow Springs and stay together for eternity, but I have been foolishly waiting by the Naihe Bridge for a thousand years, and he hasn't appeared. Can such strange things really happen? I will dig him out from the mortal realm and continue our fate, also, I can't help but ask: Did you really drink the poisoned wine? Never did I expect that upon arriving in the mortal realm, I would be cursed by Lin Sen, and from then on, strange events and mysteries abound... Fellow book lovers, join our group: [group number], let's connect with like-minded souls!

568.18 Million words | 2022-08-29 02:12Update

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The Promise in the Qing Palace Fiction
The Promise in the Qing Palace

Come and be a promise in the Qing Palace, where you will be provided for and taken care of! Come and be a promise in the Qing Palace, where there are no arrogant concubines! Come and be a promise in the Qing Palace, where you can enjoy a high salary of thirty taels per year! New book "Qing Palace Concubine" is now available! Seeking to be pampered and spoiled! A good concubine is one who doesn't want to be a legal wife. A good consort is one who doesn't want to be an empress. - Yīng míng's concubine's guidelines. With the guarantee of quality, this is Yūnǐsī's fourth time-traveling novel after "Warm and Noble Concubine in the Qing Dynasty" (being banned~so sad~), "The Promise in the Qing Palace", and "Daqing Emperor's Daughter". Please collect and read with peace of mind! Muah!

109.13 Million words | 2020-08-27 19:19Update

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Moldy Fairy Plays in the Mortal World Fiction
Moldy Fairy Plays in the Mortal World

What is love? Su Xiaoxiao has experienced countless hardships, from the heavens to the mortal world; from Ling'an Kingdom to the Western Region; from innocence and kindness to cunning and scheming; from being loved to being killed... Finally, she understands. Love is a remedy that helps people grow. It turns out that men's love and women's love are so different. It's not about 'I love you, so we should be together.' My dear Ling Anfeng, does revenge make you feel like you can make up for your mistakes? Then why did you shed tears when you took Su Xiaoxiao's life? My dear Ling Anfeng, are you punishing others or punishing yourself? Even if you kill everyone in the world, you can't hide the love in your heart. My dear Ling Anfeng, after many years, when Su Xiaoxiao stands on the long street of the heavens, she finally says the words she wanted to tell you from the beginning – my dear Ling Anfeng, I want to be with you, forever!

13.07 Million words | 2022-08-21 00:19Update

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Furious Leap through Time Fiction
Furious Leap through Time

Qin Luanshan, a terrifying figure of the 22nd century, is sentenced to death and forced to undergo time travel. However, he discovers the tragic fate of humanity in the Second Era, where time is irreversible. In the future world, how can he save humanity in the floating cities of the Third Era, filled with containers? Without the assistance of the old man or the display of advanced scientific knowledge, he is just one step above a wild beast. In this future city, the humans of the Second Era have become lower animals. If he doesn't want to be a beast in a zoo, he must use his strength to convince others. According to the Genesis of the Third Era, our gods were born from an eggshell and accidentally hit their foot with a gigantic axe. His first words were, 'What the hell, where am I?' If you enjoy 'Furious Leap through Time,' please remember to recommend it to your friends on QQ groups and Weibo!

452.64 Million words | 2021-02-03 11:08Update

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Fortune has arrived. Fiction
Fortune has arrived.

A Thrilling Romance of a Lazy Pseudo-Loli Even though Tang Luer, who had an unforgettable memory, returned to ancient times, she could not cultivate any great ambition or wisdom. She had no family to rely on, no trustworthy parents. With only mediocre skills, she followed a formidable old woman, living a lively and dependent life. However, life can never remain peaceful forever, and unexpected incidents always come out of nowhere. The abilities she thought she would never need suddenly became her lifesaving talisman. The people she thought she would never encounter soon became entangled in a dramatic conflict. Escape and pursuit, deception and theft, hardships and survival... Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what flavor the next one will be. *——*——*——*——*——*——* The completed works "Grand Celebrations of the Elite" and "Returns to Prosperity" guarantee high-quality content. Feel free to come and witness.

55.62 Million words | 2022-01-14 18:54Update

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