An origin tale and so much more, THE GREAT WITCH OF BRITTANY allows author Louisa Morgan to once again create a character that fills readers imaginations with a time and place that brims with life and possibilities. The worlds created here captivate and haunt in equal degrees but once the book begins it’s impossible to put it down as we follow our protagonist from childhood through a long life filled with hardship, magic and descendants. This was a joy to read. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Louisa Morgan creates an enchanting world, with vivid characters. Well plotted this book is easily read as a stand alone.

The overall theme is the strength and resiliency of women, and how their power engenders fear and antipathy, especially in men.

Other themes include racial prejudice. That in all eras, adifferences of skin color and culture lead to anger and hatred.

This is a magical book, which I highly recommend. I was fortunate to receive an ARC. This is my honest review.

The Great Witch of Brittany by Louisa Morgan is an excellent historical fiction that I truly loved.

This book is part of a series consisting of a lineage of female witches within a family. This is a prequel of sorts and it can easily be read as a standalone.

I loved learning all about Ursule Orchiere. This is where it all seems to start: 1700s Brittany. Ursule learns her hidden magical abilities, the power that she has within, and must use these unrefined powers to help rescue and save her mother. There is great joy in all she needs to learn, especially at such a young age, but there are also huge risks from multiple fronts. What costs and burdens will she be forced to bare with these huge responsibilities that have been placed within her? What sacrifices might be undertaken to for saving and for founding a lasting dynasty? I loved the suspense and mystery included in finding out.

5/5 stars

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Finally we learn the story of Ursule! Ursule goes from oddball little girl in her family’s Romani camp to the Great Witch of Brittany- feared even by her own kin. At 13 she comes into her power and must put it to use as her mother is taken by witch burners. She then goes on to found her dynasty as she learns to use her magic. But of course the Goddess always demands a price….

I love absolutely everything about this book!
The setting, the characters, the plot...its all perfect!

I especially loved how we got to know the characters over many years, and different points in their lives. Very cool, and very well done.

Definitely my new favorite book!