The day when her magic will be permanently bound draws closer, and Anna will become a Binder alongside her aunt, joining the ranks of those who believe magic is a sin. Sixteen year old Anna lives in London with her aunt, and has grown up hearing about the dangers of magic. Nothing – and no one – could change her mind before then. Only one more year and she will be free of the curse of magic, her aunt’s teachings and the disappointment of the little she is capable of. She will join her aunt alongside the other Binders who believe magic is a sin not to be used, but denied. It’s why she has been protected from the magical world and, in one year’s time, what little magic she has will be bound. It was, after all, magic that killed her parents and left her in her aunt’s care. She has taught her to fear how it twists and knots and turns into something dark and deadly.

It must be bound.Įver since Anna can remember, her aunt has warned her of the dangers of magic. Synopsis: Within the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic.

Not only that, but mysterious events around the town are causing panic in the secret magical community and cowans – non-magical folk – are starting to take notice.Published: May 27th, 2021 (Harper Collins)

However, Rowan soon comes to realise that hedges are a serious business and this isn’t quite the opportunity to rest and escape she thought it might be. Rowan is visiting her aunt – Winne the hedge witch – in the Welsh countryside, to get back to nature and hone her skills, as well as taking a break from her annoying sisters and enjoying some peace and quiet. A club where revellers lose themselves in a haze of spells.īut as she is swept deeper into this world, Anna begins to wonder if her Aunt was right all along. A secret library where the librarian feeds off words. They open her eyes to a London she never knew existed. Now Anna counts down the days to the ceremony that will bind her magic forever. This matching numbered set includes Cari Thomas' Threadneedle and The Hedge WitchĪnna’s Aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic.

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