The Witches of New York

A Novel

By: Ami McKay

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply.

New York in the spring of 1880 is a place alive with wonder and curiosity. Determined to learn the truth about the world, its residents enthusiastically engage in both scientific experimentation and spiritualist pursuits. Séances are the entertainment of choice in exclusive social circles, and many enterprising women—some possessed of true intuitive powers, and some gifted with the art of performance—find work as mediums.

Enter Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St. Clair. At their humble teashop, Tea and Sympathy, they provide a place for whispered confessions, secret cures, and spiritual assignations for a select society of ladies, who speak the right words and ask the right questions. But the profile of Tea and Sympathy is about to change with the fortuitous arrival of Beatrice Dunn.

When seventeen-year-old Beatrice leaves the safety of her village to answer an ad that reads ""Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply,"" she has little inclination of what the job will demand of her. Beatrice doesn't know it yet, but she is no ordinary small-town girl; she has great spiritual gifts—ones that will serve as her greatest asset and also place her in grave danger. Under the tutelage of Adelaide and Eleanor, Beatrice comes to harness many of her powers, but not even they can prepare her for the evils lurking in the darkest corners of the city or the courage it will take to face them.

Loved it!

I absolutely love this book. I love the way the writer weaved the three women into the story. Great read!

Different...

I liked the author's note at the end better than the book. It was different. I didn't NOT like it....but I won't listen to another.

Slow burn that blazes bright

I love this book so much. Not only does the author integrate a complete, honest view of witchcraft, but the characters are so whole and lovable. The beginning was a definite slow start, but necessary in the development of the characters. I Wish i could be Beatrice and work at Tea & Sympathy!

Sequel please

I needed it to be longer. I miss them all now that I reached the end.

A little to endearing.

Women r not always that endearing to each other, even in sisterhood. The real witches here r the Bible thumping ones that pass judgement on others.