Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (Paperback)

In a world where witches, vampires, and daemons coexist, the delicate balance of peace is under threat. Diana Bishop’s discovery of a powerful alchemical manuscript binds her to the long-lived vampire Matthew Clairmont and sets them on a perilous path. Their forbidden love defies the rules of their world, putting them at the centre of conflict.

To secure the manuscript that could shape their future, they travel back to London in 1590. There, Matthew resumes his former life as a poet and spy, joining a circle of radical thinkers known as the School of Night. This group, made up of daemons and other gifted minds, includes some of history’s most creative and dangerous figures.

Diana and Matthew must navigate Tudor London, searching for the elusive Ashmole 782 while also seeking a witch who can help Diana master her extraordinary powers. Their journey is filled with intrigue, danger, and the challenge of maintaining trust in a world where knowledge and ambition can have deadly consequences.

Every decision carries risk, and as they uncover secrets of the past, they must also confront threats to their present and the fragile coexistence of all magical creatures.