Herculine Series

This series plunges readers into a darkly sensual world of nineteenth-century France, where magic intertwines with human destiny. Follow the journey of a young woman as she uncovers her true nature and fate amidst an atmosphere charged with mystery and danger. The narratives blend elements of fantasy, historical fiction, and eroticism, offering a compelling read for those seeking the extraordinary. Immerse yourself in tales of enchantment, passion, and unexpected revelations.

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The Book of Shadows
James Reese
623 pages
22 hours of reading
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Alone among the young girls taught by nuns at a convent school in nineteenth-century France, orphaned Herculine has neither wealth nor social connections. When she's accused of being a witch, the shy student is locked up with no hope of escape ... until her rescue by a real witch, the beautiful, mysterious Sebastiana. Swept away to the witch's manor, Herculine will enter a fantastic, erotic world to discover her true nature -- and her destiny -- in this breathtaking, darkly sensual first novel.
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The Book of Spirits
James Reese
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Early nineteenth-century witch Herculine leaves her violent life in France for an uncertain future in America, where she enters into an erotic and desperate relationship with a beautiful slave and searches for her missing teacher, Sebastiana.

Recommended Reading Order

The Book of Shadows

The Book of Spirits