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1 series · 5 books listed so far · Adult

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Start here: A Discovery of Witches. Book 1 of All Souls, the earliest series listed here (2011).

All Souls

5 books listed so far

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  1. 1 A Discovery of Witches book cover by Deborah Harkness

    A Discovery of Witches

    2011 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 2011.
  2. 2 Shadow of Night book cover by Deborah Harkness
  3. 3 The Book of Life book cover by Deborah Harkness
  4. 4 Time's Convert book cover by Deborah Harkness
  5. 5 The Black Bird Oracle book cover by Deborah Harkness
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Checked facts about Deborah Harkness

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Beginnings
Her career as a novelist began in September 2008, with the idea that became A Discovery of Witches. (deborahharkness.com; read November 6, 2026) My career in fiction began in September 2008
Work outside writing
Before fiction she spent more than 25 years studying and researching history. (deborahharkness.com; read November 6, 2026) more than a quarter of a century as a student and scholar of history
Work outside writing
She has taught the history of science and medicine. (deborahharkness.com; read November 6, 2026) the history of science and medicine

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