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Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1)

Nora Roberts
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Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Nora Roberts

Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

County Mayo, Ireland • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dark Witch by Nora Roberts centers on Iona Sheehan, an American woman who travels to Ireland to explore her heritage. She discovers she is descended from Sorcha, the Dark Witch, and joins her cousins Branna and Connor to confront an ancient evil. The story blends elements of magic, family bonds, and romance.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

92,647 ratings

75%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nora Roberts' Dark Witch blends romance, magic, and family drama against the backdrop of Ireland. Reviews praise its enchanting settings and compelling characters but note that the storyline can be predictable and some romantic elements feel clichéd. Fans of Roberts' style will appreciate the rich world-building and vibrant cast.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dark Witch (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #1)?

If you're captivated by mystical landscapes, interwoven family sagas, and the allure of folklore, you'll find much to love in Nora Roberts's Dark Witch. Fans of Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches and Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series will feel right at home in this spellbinding tale.

4.2

92,647 ratings

75%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

County Mayo, Ireland • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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