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A Storm of Sisters

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A Storm of Sisters is the fourth book in the A Pinch of Magic series which just keeps getting better and better. This is a deliciously eerie, exciting and intriguing adventure that kept me utterly captivated: an irresistible page-turner!

Now living in the village of Pendlewick, Betty Widdershins is craving another adventure so, when a letter arrives from cousin Clarissa telling them that she has broken her leg, Betty is only too keen to venture to Wilderness with her Granny and sisters, Fliss and Charlie to look after her.

With not enough room in her home, Clarissa assures the girls that they will be given a room at the local hotel, Echo Hall. Of course, the sisters are excited at the prospect of staying there unsupervised, attending the winter market and possibly even a masked ball. When a mistake occurs with room keys, Betty follows the maid only to see her disappear through a wall! Could the rumours of a ghost haunting Echo Hall be true?

It is not long before an adventure finds the sisters as they become entangled in discovering the truth behind a local legend which they are told by Clarissa. A legend of a highway robber, known as Jack Frost, who lost life, love and treasure on an ill-fated theft from a fortune teller. Does the legend live on in the ghostly sightings that tell of danger for loved ones?

This is such a brilliantly tense, eerie and exciting adventure that had me on the edge of my seat as I was completely caught up in the pulsating danger, tantalising twists and incredible revelations.

I loved how richly atmospheric this was with a cold wintery setting, winter markets, a frozen lake hiding secrets, hauntings: a perfect mix of eeriness and frozen beauty sprinkled with peril, intrigue and revenge. I just have to say that I also loved the place names from Wilderness to Frostbite Lodge, Echo Hall and especially, Shivershock Lake – they give a real sense of the spine-tinglingly spooky and wintery heart of the story.

The bond of sisterhood between the girls is such a strength of this series. It feels completely natural and full of love, support and camaraderie. The girls have such different personalities, but all are incredibly likeable, kind-hearted and courageous. Granny is such a brilliant character with her penchant for a tipple, her straight-talking manner, and her clear love for her grandchildren.

This is a dazzling addition to this incredible series brimming with wintery wonder, magical writing and heart-warming sisterhood. I absolutely cannot wait to join the Widdershins on another adventure.

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Just an extract but enough to convince that the fourth installment in the Widershins sisters' adventures will be another gem of a book!

An eerie hotel in a frosty land haunted by ominous tales of ghosts and crystal balls.❄🔮

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This was an intriguing sampler that provided a quick glimpse into the third instalment and adventure of the Widdershins' sisters. I would love to read the actual book soon!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the sampler

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Michelle Harrison, take a bow! A Storm of Sisters is the latest in a series that just keeps getting better! From the beginning, the Pinch of Magic series has kept the reader utterly gripped. Each book has the same deliciously dark and intensely creepy feel and I was delighted to find that A Storm of Sisters is no exception.

When Betty and her sisters travel to the frozen Wilderness, they find themselves in a creepy town full of ghostly tales, unsolved mysteries and hidden dangers. Working together, the girls must fight against unseen foes in an adventure more perilous than any they have faced before. Will they survive or will Wilderness claim another icy victim?

A Storm of Sisters could possibly be the best yet in the Pinch of Magic series. I literally could not put it down: it was captivating, unpredictable and intricately woven. Harrison’s prowess as a master storyteller remains and her writing is a joy to read. I utterly adore this series and cannot wait to add the latest release to my classroom bookshelf. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

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Having loved the previous three books in the Widdershin Sisters series, I was very excited to receive a sample of the newest book.. In this instalment, Betty, Fliss, Charlie and Granny head off to look after injured cousin Clarissa. S usual, wherever the sisters are, magic and trouble is not far away...

This sample sets up what looks like an intriguing story. Will definitely be looking to by a copy once it is available.

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Only a sample?? What a tease!

Goes to show though how much I'm DYING to read this next installment of the Widdershins Sisters' adventures that I’m epically disappointed this was only a sample. Michelle Harrison’s writing sings off the page, and already I’m hooked to read more. The magic and wonder of her storytelling will surely engage fans of the series, as well as new readers, with a new story packed with charm and magic.

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So, I did not realise that this was just a sample of the new Widdershins book by Michelle Harrison. What a tease!
The girls and Grandma travel north to help Aunt Clarissa. A new adventure is about to start and I can't wait to read the whole book. This has been one of my favourite series and, if the start is anything to go by, we're in for another cracking adventure!

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It was wonderful to read a sneak peak of the fourth book in Michelle Harrison’s brilliant A Pinch of Magic series – A Storm of Sisters!

The Widdershins sisters are back. It’s deepest winter. Betty, Fliss and Charlie are visiting their cousin, Clarissa, in far away Wilderness. This enchanted town has an eerie past with stories of a mysterious crystal ball and a ghostly highwayman. There’s no doubt something exciting is about to happen to our favourite trio.

This is the perfect book to burrow under a blanket with on a cold winter’s night. I can’t wait to read the rest of the book!

Thank you to Simon and Schuster for this tempting teaser!

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This was just a sampler of the new Michelle Harrison novel, rather than the full book.
That being said, it gets off to a fantastic start! The Widdershins sisters are off on another adventure, into the mountains to an isolated little place called Wilderness. This already feels a world away from the piratical action of the first two books and the gentle village of book three. This change of environment is a great way to keep these books feeling fresh, different and exciting.

In just a few chapters, it's clear that Wilderness will have plenty of excitement of its own. We have a winter market, a great hall with mysterious people in it, and ghost tales of lost lovers. Wherever the Widdershins go they manage to find magical mystery and excitement, and this sampler has me eagerly anticipating what they find in Wilderness.

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I didn’t realise that this was a sampler when I requested it 😭 Thoroughly enjoyed the others in the series and am looking forward to being able to read the rest of this one!

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Following the others in the series this is going to be another cracking story. The first part I have been privileged enough to read has got me yearning for the book to be released.
I absolutely love the dynamics between the family, particularly the sisters.
This is truly one of those stories that sweeps you up and plonks you between it's pages and does not let you go until you have finished reading from cover to cover!!!

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The Widdershins sisters with their Granny take on the task of visiting cousin Clarissa (whom I am sure is going to be an interesting character). As soon as they arrive in the little town their senses are evoked, and they wonder if they can hear ghostly hooves. Upon finding that Clarissa has no room for the sisters in her house, the girls are sent to Echo Hall where they meet a disgruntled maid who seems to vanish entirely! This sampler has left me with many questions and I cannot wait to read the full story.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I was beyond excited when I managed to get my hands on an advanced sample of the next adventure of the Widdershin Sisters. Michelle Harrison has managed to bring the same excitement and magic within the first few chapters that I have come to love with her Pinch of Magic series. As the Widdershin sister venture into the frozen Wilderness, the enchanting landscape captures their imaginations but something sinister lurks in the snow. From a grand hall to frozen lakes, the sister will be tested, not just by the eerie legends but by the Wilderness itself. I can’t wait to see what will happen next as they race to unravel the mysteries in their next adventure..

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I am a huge fan of the Widdershins sisters and this new adventure is not going to disappoint. After reading the sample, I am HOOKED and I can't wait to see what happens!
A Storm of Sisters sees the sisters accompany Granny to a chilly and slightly creepy little town to look after their Aunt who has fallen on the ice and hurt her leg. Within a few hours, the sisters have heard of the ghost of a Highwayman who haunts the roads and have checked into a creepy hotel. There is promise of adventure, excitement, spine-tingling mystery and a masked costume ball! I can't wait to get my hands on the full adventure in February!

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It was great to be back with the Widdershins sisters again, even if it was only for the first few chapters! It’s definitely whetted my appetite for the rest of the book!

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A great taster of the new book. 11 yr old boy desperate to read the whole book!
Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review

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When you open a book by Michelle Harrison you know you are in for an incredible journey & this sample of A Storm of Sisters did not disappoint. With an opening that is mesmerising, I could already sense that this is going to be hauntingly brilliant. Absolutely love this series. In this instalment, the Widdershin sister's are visiting cousin Clarissa in Wilderness - "a place where snow queens, wolves and ice dragons can easily be imagined." With no room at Clarissa's,  the sister's have to stay at Echo Hall. The sample finishes at the point where something spooky is going to happen. What follows will certainly involve a Pinch of Magic!
Thank you to @NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this early access to a sample.

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The Widdershins sisters series by Michelle Harrison is one I absolutely adore, so when I saw this on Net Galley I immediately requested it, not realising it was a sampler.. Although disappointed not to have a sneaky peek at the whole thing, I very much enjoyed what I was permitted to read and it has made me all the more excited to read the whole book.
If you are already a fan, you will be familiar with the different characters of the three sisters and their grandmother who, having moved in Book 3, are now leaving home temporarily to visit a sick relative, supposedly to look after her. Arriving at cousin Clarissa's house, the girls listen keenly to her story of the theft of a mesmerising crystal ball which ended badly for the thief, before discovering that not only were they not expected, but there is no room for them to stay.
Luckily -or not - for them, Clarissa has an arrangement with the nearby Echo Hall, and the girls find them staying there, but the hall is not what it seems. Shown to their room, the girls are a little surprised to see that they are expected to make up the beds and when Betty follows the maid to try to talk to her, she appears to have vanished into thin air.
With the promise of magic and mystery, and hopefully a high scare factor, this is a title I cannot wait to read in full when it is released in February.

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I can never get enough of these characters. I love these sisters with my whole heart and Harrison does an outstanding job at bringing each of their personalities to the spotlight. This sample made me so excited to read the whole thing. It has the perfect Widdershin’s vibe that is present in each instalment. The sense of adventure at your fingertips, a mystery that you’re desperate to unfold. Cannot wait!

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the sample ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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