A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan - ISBN: 9781804994764
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Witches fight Nazis for ancient magic during WWII.
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A Resistance of Witches

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    25 August 2026

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Summary

1940, and Hitler’s armies are storming across Europe. The future looks bleak. In Britain, the Royal Academy of Witches emerges from the shadows to help the war effort. Its mission – to find an ancient magic artefact that, were it to fall into Nazi hands, could help Hitler fulfil his twisted Aryan dream.

“Prime Minister Churchill, the Witches of Britain are at your service…”

Stubborn, plain-spoken, and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be chosen to work …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781804994764
ISBN-10:1804994766
Author:Morgan Ryan
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Penguin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:25 August 2026
Weight:280g
Dimensions:200mm x 150mm x 27mm
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Critics Review

Enchanting, immersive, and beautifully written. A Resistance of Witches is historical fantasy at its absolute best. – ALEXIS HENDERSON, bestselling author of An Academy for Liars
Morgan Ryan’s historical fantasy debut is World War II meets A Discovery of Witchesa witchy war-time delight. – KATE QUINN, bestselling author of The Briar Club
An expertly woven story of fate, witchcraft, and war that will both thrill you and tug at your heartstrings, A Resistance of Witches is an enchanting and pulse-pounding debut. – KRISTIN HARMEL, bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names
A wonderful, sometimes terrifying, always exciting tale of courage and devotion and honour, and heart-rending sacrifices made for a great cause. Morgan Ryan has deftly explored the breadth of the power of the craft, for good and for ill. I feel sure every lover of witch literature will be enchanted. – LOUISA MORGAN, author of A Secret History of Witches
This book conjures a devastating emotional punch. * SFX *
If you’re looking for your next page-turner, we’ve been hooked on Morgan Ryan’s debut novel. * Take a Break *
With fascinating worldbuilding set against a rich and thoroughly researched moment in history, this debut novel is nothing short of wildly entertaining; it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to dip their toes into historical fiction or fantasy, and its urgent pace will have readers in a white-knuckle grip from start to finish. An exciting, fast-paced blend of historical fiction, spy drama, fantasy, and romance. * KIRKUS *starred review *
A thrilling, fast-paced and delightful adventure into the heart of witchy, war-torn London and occupied France. Wonderfully immersive and unputdownable—I was transported to a rich, alternate world where magic, secrets, and dark mysteries colour impossibly high stakes. Yet the heart of this book lies in its tender human relationships, where love, longing, and death entangle. – YANGSZE CHOO, bestselling author of The Fox Wife and The Night Tiger
Riveting, atmospheric and darkly magical…If this book is anything to go by, Morgan Ryan is sure to become an instant pre-order author for fantasy readers in the future. * CultureFly *

About The Author

Morgan Ryan

Morgan Ryan is the author of stories born from a lifelong love of magic, a fixation on historical minutiae that borders on the obsessive, and a tendency to fall down rabbit holes. She was raised in a family of writers in upstate New York and received her degree in theatre performance from Northeastern University. She now lives in Chicago with her husband.

A Resistance of Witches is her first novel.

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