4.2 (3,326 ratings)

The Witches of New York: A Novel

Name: The Witches of New York: A Novel
Rating: 4.2 (3326 reviews)
Author: Ami Mc
ISBN: B072HV6JWC

by Ami Mc

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About this book

Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply.

New York in the spring of 1880 is a place alive with wonder and curiosity. Determined to learn the truth about the world, its residents enthusiastically engage in both scientific experimentation and spiritualist pursuits. Séances are the entertainment of choice in exclusive social circles, and many enterprising women—some possessed of true intuitive powers, and some gifted with the art of performance—find work as mediums.

Enter Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St. Clair. At their humble teashop, Tea and Sympathy, they provide a place for whispered confessions, secret cures, and spiritual assignations for a select society of ladies, who speak the right words and ask the right questions. But the profile of Tea and Sympathy is about to change with the fortuitous arrival of Beatrice Dunn.

When seventeen-year-old Beatrice leaves the safety of her village to answer an ad that reads "Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply," she has little inclination of what the job will demand of her. Beatrice doesn't know it yet, but she is no ordinary small-town girl; she has great spiritual gifts—ones that will serve as her greatest asset and also place her in grave danger. Under the tutelage of Adelaide and Eleanor, Beatrice comes to harness many of her powers, but not even they can prepare her for the evils lurking in the darkest corners of the city or the courage it will take to face them.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B072HV6JWC

Reader Reviews

Something wonderfully wicked this way comes

October 29, 2017

I loved, loved, loved this book! But to quote the main characters “those averse to magic need not apply.” This was the perfect thing to read as the dry leaves swirl on the ground and the temperature gets brisk. I was thoroughly caught up in the characters, story, and place. This book reminded me of being a child and pretending to be a witch; the kind of witch who gathers herbs to make magic potions and casts (mostly) helpful spells. This book takes place in New York City in 1800. This is...

A great Witch book

September 4, 2024

This was a very pleasant read. It took me no time to dive into the story and be enchanted. The writing is very detailed and diverse. There are different storylines but they all eventually connect beautifully. Each character has her own voice and isn't just a side character. The author shows the strength and fortitude of each lady which is great. I so enjoyed the fact of historical happenings and thought process was intertwined with the plot. ) 2 people found this helpful

The Witches of New York

October 10, 2017

Seventeen year old Beatrice is excited to be on her way to make her life in New York. She has decided to answer an ad for a shop girl who is okay with magic. Beatrice has always had a curious mind and even when her trip doesn't get off to the most auspicious start, she still perseveres. When she reaches the shop, the owners are not there but she has her first experience with a ghost. Eleanor, who was not consulted about getting a shop girl, upon meeting Beatrice realizes that she is supposed to...

I really wanted to love this book....

December 31, 2018

After reading reviews and waiting for this book to go on sale I was so excited to finally read it! It started out AMAZINGLY! The characters drew me in immediately and the author's descriptions of places, events and people were so vivid! About half way through the book I think she got distracted. The characters began to go their separate ways, the story began to go from a gossamer web to a rickety fisherman's net that had dry rot and from there it just fell apart. I wondered if it was left...

Witches, intricate detail, great writing--a fantastic book!

November 30, 2017

If you haven't already figured it out, I am a huge fan of witches, books set in the 19th century (or any historical setting, if we're being honest), sharp writing, and incredible detail, so combining all of that together into this one book is one big 'yes please!' from me. The Witches of New York is a novel that showcases the strength and tenacity of women and the great lengths to which some men will go to in order to shut down anything that they fear or feel threatened by. There is a lot going...