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‘A spellbinding tale of love, lust, magic and betrayal in Imperial Russia... I couldn't put it down' Santa Montefiore A city in flames. A revolution raging. A woman on the run. Nadezhda has never wanted to be a witch. But the occult is in her blood. Her mother, Militza, conjured Rasputin and introduced him into the Romanov court, releasing the devil himself. Now he is dead but Militza still dreams of him – he stalks her sleep and haunts her waking hours. As Petrograd burns and the Russian Empire crumbles, Nadezhda escapes through the corpse-laden streets of the capital, concealing on her person a book of generational magic. Magic she once described as foolishness. But as danger grows ever closer, she may be forced to embrace her heritage to save what she loves most… Based on a true story, The Witch’s Daughter is an epic tale of women rising from the ashes of an empire, perfect for fans of Elodie Harper's The Wolf Den and Madeline Miller’s Circe. Praise for Imogen Edwards-Jones: 'Richly imagined.' Daisy Goodwin 'Razor-sharp... brilliant.' Candace Bushnell 'I couldn't put it down.' Claudia Winkleman

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Imogen Edwards-Jones's first novel for Head of Zeus was The Witches of St Petersburg, about the arrival in Russia of the so-called Black Princesses, Militza and Stana, named not only for their ebony hair and eyes, but also for their skills in the dark arts of the occult. Their rise through the Romanov court coincides with that of Rasputin, and the aftermath of his murder opens this second novel. Sumptuous, sexy, violent, depicting a society on the edge, this is fabulous storytelling about a world that destroys itself and a love reborn from the ashes -- Rosie de Courcy, publisher PRAISE FOR THE WITCHES OF ST PETERSBURG: 'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting. I adored this novel' Santa Montefiore. 'With precision and razor-sharp accuracy... A brilliant take on the historical novel' Candace Bushnell. 'Richly imagined... A rip-roaring read' Daisy Goodwin. 'I couldn't put it down' -- Claudia Winkleman

'Imogen Edwards-Jones's first novel for Head of Zeus was The Witches of St Petersburg, about the arrival in Russia of the so-called Black Princesses, Militza and Stana, named not only for their ebony hair and eyes, but also for their skills in the dark arts of the occult. Their rise through the Romanov court coincides with that of Rasputin, and the aftermath of his murder opens this second novel. Sumptuous, sexy, violent, depicting a society on the edge, this is fabulous storytelling about a world that destroys itself and a love reborn from the ashes' -- Rosie de Courcy, publisher PRAISE FOR THE WITCHES OF ST PETERSBURG: 'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting. I adored this novel' Santa Montefiore. 'With precision and razor-sharp accuracy ... A brilliant take on the historical novel' Candace Bushnell. 'Richly imagined ... A rip-roaring read' Daisy Goodwin. 'I couldn't put it down' -- Claudia Winkleman

An intimate, enthralling and oh-so readable slice of historical fiction set within one of the key moments of the 20th century. -- LoveReading a tale of strong female characters and the resilience they can muster when faced with danger and terror. Beautifully written with compelling descriptions of Russian history -- My Weekly Best Books For Christmas -- Best 'A spellbinding tale of love, lust, magic and betrayal in Imperial Russia... I couldn't put it down.' -- Santa Montefiore ‘Like Elodie Harper’s The Wolf Den, The Witch’s Daughter is a story of strength and survival, centering around the resilience of women in grueling, violent times.’ -- Culturefly Edwards-Jones’ enthusiasm is hard to resist. -- Mail on Sunday A glorious Cossack charge of a novel - I was swept away by Nadezdha's fight for survival in the midst of the Russian Revolution. It's a terrific read. * Daisy Goodwin * A hugely evocative historical novel, weaving strands of magic and mysticism into the perilous days of the Russian Revolution. Gripping! -- Kate Griffin, author of FYNESHADE 'A brilliant, brutal story that had me holding my breath. It's been a very long time since I've come across a heroine as unforgettable as Nadezhda.' -- Celia Walden PRAISE FOR THE WITCHES OF ST PETERSBURG: 'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting. I adored this novel' Santa Montefiore 'With precision and razor-sharp accuracy... A brilliant take on the historical novel' Candace Bushnell 'Richly imagined... A rip-roaring read' Daisy Goodwin 'I couldn't put it down' Claudia Winkleman A spellbinding tale * Woman's Own * The Witch's Daughter sheds light on a dark and turbulent period from a new and unusual perspective * The Scotsman *

'Imogen Edwards-Jones's first novel for Head of Zeus was The Witches of St Petersburg, about the arrival in Russia of the so-called Black Princesses, Militza and Stana, named not only for their ebony hair and eyes, but also for their skills in the dark arts of the occult. Their rise through the Romanov court coincides with that of Rasputin, and the aftermath of his murder opens this second novel. Sumptuous, sexy, violent, depicting a society on the edge, this is fabulous storytelling about a world that destroys itself and a love reborn from the ashes' -- Rosie de Courcy, publisher PRAISE FOR THE WITCHES OF ST PETERSBURG: 'Sumptuous, sexy and haunting. I adored this novel' Santa Montefiore. 'With precision and razor-sharp accuracy... A brilliant take on the historical novel' Candace Bushnell. 'Richly imagined... A rip-roaring read' Daisy Goodwin. 'I couldn't put it down' -- Claudia Winkleman

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Imogen Edwards-Jones studied Russian at Bristol University. Her first book, The Taming of Eagles, was about the first 100 days of the collapse of communism. A writer and journalist, she has travelled extensively within the old Soviet Union, studying in Kyiv. She is the author of twenty books including the best-selling Babylon series. Married with two children, Imogen lives in London. She is also a member of the London College of Psychic Studies and an honorary Cossack. Her latest novel, The Witch's Daughter, is the sequel to The Witches of St Petersburg.

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