An Intrigue of Witches, Esme Addison
An Intrigue of Witches, Esme Addison
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An Intrigue of Witches

Author: Esme Addison

Narrator: Amber Battaglia

Unabridged: 12 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/04/2024


Synopsis

National Treasure meets A Discovery of Witches… Introducing the Secret Society mystery series, and kick-ass red-headed heroine Sidney Taylor. Thirty-year-old Black woman Sidney Taylor is a talented early American history professor, working in fast-paced Washington DC, with her eyes on promotion. She's also currently persona non grata. Who knew that making an inconvenient historical discovery would see her stuck at her desk, shuffling paper? So when she receives an anonymous and very cryptic invitation to visit historic small-town Robbinsville, North Carolina and hunt for a missing archaeological treasure—with a million-dollar payout at stake—it's one she can't refuse. Besides, her beloved grandmother lives in Robbinsville, and it's been too long since she's paid her a visit. Soon, Sidney's on an exciting treasure hunt, following two-hundred-year-old clues that lead her ever closer to the artifact she's searching for. But what isthe artifact? And why is Sidney starting to feel like she's at the heart of a terrifying conspiracy she doesn't understand? The answer blows Sidney's world apart, plunging her into a dark, glittering world of secret societies, ancient bloodlines, witches and magic, linked to an ages-old conspiracy that could destroy the very principles upon which America was founded.

About Esme Addison

Esme Addison has wanted to solve mysteries ever since she discovered Nancy Drew. As a mystery author, she's finally found a way to make that dream come true. When not writing, she can be found visiting breweries, wineries, and historical sites. A former military spouse, she currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Judy

This is the first book in the Secret Society Mystery series. Of course I had to grab it up as I enjoy stories about witches and certainly need to get in on the first of a new series. Description: Thirty-year-old Black woman Sidney Taylor is a talented early American history professor, working in fast-......more

Goodreads review by Krystle

This novel was a very huge undertaking to say the least. This book had a whole LOT of narrative writing throughout the book. The author must have done an extensive amount of researching. It made me think of National Treasure/ Indiana Jones with witches. It was very fast paced and mystery around ever......more

Goodreads review by Kristen

I really wanted to like this book. I honestly thought I would as it sounded like a story that was right in my lane, but as I kept going and hoping for it to grab me it just never happened. This is going to be a DNF for me. I feel like the author was trying to work way too many things into the story.......more

Goodreads review by Jenny

This mishmash of conspiracy, anti-AI/VR, time-travel, alternate history, and weak puzzle-solving cliches just did not work for me. A government leader pushing a pro-virtual reality agenda to end museums and funnel money into construction of a time machine? Don't get me wrong, I love a good fantasy,......more


Quotes

Fans of Addison’s Enchanted Bay series and those attracted by the supernatural, history, and mystery will enjoy this series starter.