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The Witches of New York

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Author

Ami McKay

Genre

Historical Fiction · Paranormal Fiction

Published

2016

Series

Witches of New York #1

Setting

New York City · Manhattan · 1880

Pages

511

What if, beneath the gaslights and growing skyscrapers of Victorian New York, there was a little tea shop where women could come for magic, secrets, cures, and a little help taking control of their lives?

The Witches of New York takes readers into the strange and atmospheric world of 1880 Manhattan, where two women have created a secret refuge for those who believe in magic.

Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St. Clair run Tea and Sympathy, a shop near Madison Square where they offer potions, palmistry, spiritual guidance, and other services to their mostly female clientele. Then seventeen-year-old Beatrice Dunn arrives from the countryside to respond to an unusual advertisement for a shop girl—one that warns applicants averse to magic not to apply.

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Why you’ll love it

A richly atmospheric historical fantasy set in Victorian New York, filled with witches, tea shops, secret remedies, spiritualism, ghosts, and women determined to make their own way. The historical setting gives the magic an especially intriguing edge, while New York itself becomes a fascinating part of the story.

Perfect for

Readers who love historical fantasy, witches, gothic atmosphere, Victorian New York, magical women, spiritualism, female friendship, secrets, and stories where history and the supernatural collide.

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What You’ll Find in This Book

  • Victorian New York in 1880
  • A mysterious little tea shop near Madison Square
  • Witches and spiritualism
  • Women creating their own paths
  • Magic mixed with historical detail
  • Ghosts and supernatural mysteries
  • A darker side of Gilded-Age New York
  • A strong sense of place and atmosphere

The Vibe

  • Atmosphere: Gothic · Historical · Magical · Atmospheric
  • Setting: Victorian New York · Manhattan · Madison Square
  • Mood: Mysterious · Dark · Enchanting · Supernatural
  • Best read when: You want to wander through old New York after dark and discover what might be hiding behind the doors of a mysterious little tea shop.

Where Does The Witches of New York Take You?

The story takes you into New York City in 1880, during a fascinating period of rapid change. Manhattan is becoming a modern city, with new technology and transportation transforming the streets, while spiritualism and interest in the supernatural also flourish.

At the center of the story is Tea and Sympathy, the women’s tea shop near Madison Square where much of the novel’s magic, secrets, and intrigue begin.

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You’ll Probably Love This If You Like…

  • Historical fantasy with a strong sense of place
  • Stories about witches and magic
  • Victorian and Gilded-Age New York
  • Gothic and atmospheric fiction
  • Women challenging the expectations placed upon them
  • Spiritualism and supernatural mysteries
  • Tea shops, secret remedies, and mysterious societies
  • Books where history and fantasy overlap

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Ready to Read Witches of New York?

If you love the idea of stepping into Victorian New York, finding a mysterious tea shop, and discovering a world where magic and history quietly intertwine, The Witches of New York is an atmospheric choice for your reading list.

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