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The Witches of Cambridge

The charming novel of life-changing magic and friendship
By Menna van Praag
Series: Magical Cambridge
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The Cambridge University witches meet every month on the roof of one of the city's many colleges to discuss books among other things, but lately the ties that bind them have begun to unravel. Amandine, professor of art history and empath, has the power to feel... Read More
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The Cambridge University witches meet every month on the roof of one of the city's many colleges to discuss books among other things, but lately the ties that bind them have begun to unravel.

Amandine, professor of art history and empath, has the power to feel the emotions of those around her. Lately though, she might have wished for her student Noa's ability to hear others' innermost thoughts and secrets, to understand what is amiss in the group and in her marriage.

Mathematics professor and master spellcaster Kat struggles with unrequited love, but refuses to use magic to win anyone's heart. Her sister, Cosima, is not above using such powers, sprinkling pastries in her bakery with sugar and enchantment. But when Cosima sets her sights on the love of Kat's life, she sets off a chain of events that turns each of the witches' worlds upside down...

The Witches of Cambridge by Menna van Praag explores themes of love, magic, and the intricate bonds of friendship that are tested in a world where enchantment and reality intertwine.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749032432

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Menna van Praag Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Series: Magical Cambridge

About the Author

Menna van Praag was born in Cambridge and studied Modern History at Oxford University. She lives in Cambridge and sets her novels among the colleges, cafes and bookshops of the city.

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