The Once and Future Witches

Set in 1893, this novel follows three sisters—James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna—who join the suffragists of New Salem and begin to recover forgotten witchcraft and magic. In this world, witching has been reduced to minor charms and nursery rhymes, and women seeking power must turn to the ballot box. The sisters pursue old magical ways to transform the women's movement into a witch's movement, while facing persecution from those who oppose their efforts. Hunted by shadowy forces and illness, the sisters must master ancient magic, form new alliances, and repair their fractured bonds to survive. The novel explores themes of revolution, motherhood, and women's suffrage, imagining a history where witchcraft returns through the power and persistence of women. Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel and named one of the best books of the year by NPR Books and Barnes and Noble.