#Blogtour The Witch's Daughter by Imogen Edwards-Jones

It's a pleasure to take part in the Blogtour The Witch's Daughter by Imogen Edwards-Jones.

About the Author

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. Visit @iedwardsjones on Instagram

About the book

A city burning. 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 – stalking her sleep and haunting her waking hours.

As Petrograd burns and the Russian Empire crumbles, Nadezhda escapes through the capital, concealing a book of generational magic. But as danger grows 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.

Review

Aside from the superstitious and magical realism aspect of this historical fiction, it was interesting to read a slightly different perspective on that particular era. The Russian Revolution often tends to play second best to the tragedy of the Imperial family and the vast universe of conspiracy theories connected to said tragedy.

Always with the executions as the starting point, despite the fact it was the culmination of frustration and signal for change. Also focusing on the impact Rasputin had on the Tsar, his wife and their children. The kind of influence one could call cultish, grooming and an almost desperate infatuation with hope and the promise of a miracle cure. In this light we see the influential privilege heading an avenue of historical destruction, which leads to the dismantling of Imperial Russia.

Adding the aspect of witchcraft - this is the second book in the Russian Witches series - gives the read an ominous feeling, as if there is always something lurking in the background. When you call on the dark sometimes it answers tenfold, which is something Militza realises and Nadezhda discovers.

It's a read packed full of history, and yet simultaneously it winds an element of energy and ancestral power through it. From mother to daughter - to sisterhood. 

Buy The Witch's Daughter at Amazon Uk or go to Goodreads for any other retailer. Publisher: Aria; Paperback pub date 10th October 2024. Buy at Amazon com.