by Helen Phifer (Author)
'This book could change your life for the better, my sweet daughter. If only you can find the courage to finish our family's story...'
1680, Salem. Surrounded by lush herbs and colorful flowers, a young woman promises to keep her four-year-old daughter, Isadora, safe. Isadora's father was an honorable man-but he was also truly dangerous. The book he left them must stay hidden until the time is right.
Present day. In the vintage emporium where she works, Morana shifts nervously as she traces the engraving of her name inside an old leather book. The pages are filled with delicate writing, but the ink stops half-way across the page. And now she sees why. 'Only you will be able to finish these words and uncover my secrets, daughter.' Orphaned as a child, Morana stifles a sob; could this be written be her mother?
But as Morana reads on, a dark shadow awakens. Someone has been waiting for Morana to open the book for generations.
Morana will soon learn that the family she has been separated from are full of whimsy and wonder, but they have been running from the truth for a very long time. And the secrets she uncovers could do more damage than she could ever imagine...
A spell-binding and utterly absorbing novel, perfect for fans of Weyward, The Lost Apothecary and Practical Magic.
What readers are saying about Helen Phifer:
'Spellbinding, heart-stopping... Unputdownable... Oh my I loved reading [it]... I just loved this book, it has everything... Enchanting... Just too good to ever put down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Number of Pages: 328
Dimensions: 0.73 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2026
