A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping - A novel

Informationen zum Autor Sangu Mandanna Klappentext AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches . Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she ( slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power… Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and just might know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing . Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone...and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all. Leseprobe Chapter One It was hardly ideal weather for the resurrection of one's great-aunt, but Sera Swan's magical power, while impressive, hadn't the slightest influence over the obnoxiously blue skies. Autumn had only just arrived in the northwest of England, bringing with it an unseasonably merry sky, leaves of toasted gold and burnt orange, and, most distressingly, the corpse in the back garden. "You could do with a cup of tea first," Clemmie remarked. "You're a mess. You can't go resurrecting people when you're all blotchy and snotty." Sera chose to ignore the insult, as well as its dubious logic. "Are you sure this will work?" "Would I lie to you?" "You lied to me an hour ago when you told me the Tooth Fairy ate the last of the peanut butter. The Tooth Fairy! How old do you think I am?" "Yes, yes, all right," Clemmie cut in hastily. "I may have been known to fib in the past, but new leaves have been turned." Sera was quite sure a barren wasteland stood a greater chance of turning new leaves than Clemmie did but decided not to say so. With a swish of her bushy red tail, Clemmie turned and trotted back to the house. "Well? Are you coming? Jasmine's dead and I haven't got opposable thumbs. That tea won't make itself, you know." It was just as well the inn was empty this weekend and there were no bystanders to observe this scene, for as scenes went, it was decidedly peculiar. It was like the beginning of a bad joke. A corpse, a witch, and a fox walked into a bar . . . (Actually, it was more like a corpse and two witches, and one of those witches happened to be trapped in the form of a small, chubby red fox. Sera wasn't sure if that would improve the joke or not.) Sera, who was fifteen years old and frankly out of her depth, hesitated beside her great-aunt's body. Was she really going to cast a spell with nothing but Clemmie's word to go on? Clemmie, who had turned up out of the blue a few weeks ago and had yet to offer any real answers about who she really was or how she'd ended up trapped in fox form? She was the very opposite of trustworthy, but Sera was going to have to trust her today or she would lose Great-Auntie Jasmine for good. The upshot was that Sera had plenty of power and not enough knowl...

About the author

Sangu Mandanna is the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom, and several other novels about magic, monsters, and myths. She lives in Norwich, a city in the east of England, with her husband and three kids.

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Found family, a talking fox, a quaint inn in an English village it s like this book was written just for me. Mandanna somehow writes existential crises like a warm hug. The New York Times

"I want to live inside this wonderful book! Every single page is sweet, quirky, charming, and one hundred percent delightful! I absolutely loved it!" Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"This book is pure magic. Warm, cozy, and gentle, fiery, passionate, and angry, joyful, insightful, and hilarious. It s full of love and heart and emotion, and I adored every moment of it. I so wish I could check into Sera s inn to hang out with her and Luke and Jasmine and that delightful undead rooster." Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of Flirting Lessons

A lush and comforting story. USA Today

Settle in with this one if your party beverage of choice is mulled apple cider and you like to surround yourself with a cast of characters that radiates whimsy and warmth. - People

"Much like its enchanted inn, A Witch s Guide to Magical Innkeeping welcomes in the weary reader with gentle charm and profound kindness. This book is a magical, heartfelt tale that leaves you feeling just a little bit more whole." Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

A story filled with love, heart, and hope, where every character is unapologetically themselves... Without shying away from the tougher realities of life, Mandanna somehow captures the essence of everyday magic the magic we find in the love of our friends and family. Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of You Can t Spell Treason Without Tea

With snappy dialogue and a lot of heart, Mandanna s latest explores how much pressure we sometimes put on ourselves, the ups and downs of the family we choose, and the importance of using your voice and power to stand up for others. Witchy romances are all the rage, and Mandanna's cozy, uplifting tale will appeal long after the trend fades. Booklist

"Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful, A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping is the comfort read of the year, and an instant favorite." Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot

"Funny, cozy, heartwrenching, romantic, and Just Right in every way, this is a story to treasure." Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen

Sangu Mandanna s books are the perfect read if you re craving a little magic and a lot of heart. New York Times bestselling author Ashley Poston

Praise for The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

"An effervescent stunner." The New York Times

This is one of my coziest reads of the last year, and I find myself thinking about its enchanted setting all the time. #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry

This whimsical romance is full of quirky, lovable characters who will charm even the grumpiest of readers. It s an enchanting story that brings to life the wonders of finally finding your people and letting love find you. The Washington Post

A cozy tale about the powerful alchemy of believing we are worthy of the family we find. Full of charm, wit, romance, and an affirmation that we are all deserving of love and real magic. New York Times bestselling author of Legends and Lattes Travis Baldree

Product details

• Authors: Sangu Mandanna, Mandanna Sangu
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.04.2024
• EAN: 9780593439371
• ISBN: 978-0-593-43937-1
• No. of pages: 340
• Dimensions: 139 mm x 209 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Romance, Fantasy, FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, FICTION / Romance / Paranormal / Witches, FICTION / Fantasy / Cozy