description Shadow of Night Overview
Shadow of Night is a 2012 historical fantasy and paranormal romance novel by the American scholar Deborah Harkness, serving as the second installment in the All Souls Trilogy. The narrative follows historian and witch Diana Bishop alongside her partner, vampire Matthew Clairmont, as they utilize time-walking to travel back to late 16th-century Elizabethan London. During their journey, they interact with historical figures from the School of Night while Diana seeks to harness her magical abilities. The novel is written for an adult audience seeking a blend of historical fiction and supernatural fantasy.
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Do I need to read A Discovery of Witches before Shadow of Night?
Yes, Shadow of Night is the second book in Deborah Harkness's All Souls Trilogy and continues directly from the events of the first book, A Discovery of Witches. You must read the series in order to understand the complex relationship between Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont.
What time period do Diana and Matthew travel to in Shadow of Night?
In the 2012 novel Shadow of Night, witch Diana Bishop and vampire Matthew Clairmont use timewalking to travel back to Elizabethan London in the year 1590. They travel to this specific era to find a powerful magical manuscript and to seek help from the School of Night.
Is Shadow of Night a romance novel?
Yes, the book is heavily categorized as a paranormal romance, though it also blends elements of historical fiction and fantasy. It focuses extensively on the evolving marriage and romantic relationship between Diana and Matthew in the past.
What is the All Souls Trilogy about?
Written by historian Deborah Harkness, the All Souls Trilogy follows the forbidden love story between a reluctant witch and an ancient vampire. Their quest centers around a mysterious enchanted manuscript that holds the origins and future of magical creatures.
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