Deborah Harkness
24 books
About the Author
Deborah Harkness is a distinguished historian, scholar, and bestselling author renowned for her captivating blend of historical fiction and fantasy. With a PhD in history from the University of California, Davis, she draws on her expertise in the history of science, alchemy, and magic to craft immersive narratives that transport readers to bygone eras. Her breakout novel, A Discovery of Witches: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy, Book 1), launched the wildly popular All Souls Trilogy, introducing a mesmerizing world where witches, vampires, and daemons collide in a quest for ancient knowledge. Harkness's meticulous research and elegant prose have earned her a devoted global readership, while her academic background as a professor at the University of Southern California enriches her storytelling with authenticity and depth. Beyond fiction, she explores the intersections of history and the supernatural in her nonfiction works, making complex subjects accessible and enchanting.
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