Beginning in the 16th century in Suffolk, As Many Souls as Stars opens with a Faustian deal struck between the daughter of an alchemist and a shadowy demon-figure, summoned unintentionally by a spell rooted in a father’s arrogance. What follows is part star-crossed love story, part cat-and-mouse chase writ across generations and lifetimes. These two characters meet again and again through history becoming further entangled and forever changed.

Filled with legacies, curses and romance, this is a tale of magic and power dynamics – As Many Souls as Stars examines what we owe those we love, and what we as women inherit from those who came before us.

Natasha Siegel’s fantasy debut is full of transporting historical detail, with thrilling twists and an abiding, thought-provoking romance that feels at once epic and deeply personal. An unforgettable read, As Many Souls as Stars examines what we owe to ourselves and to those we love.