Magic Lessons

A masterpiece. Maria Owens, a witch, start as a foundling in Essex County, England in the 1600s and ends up in Essex County, Massachusetts in time for the Salem witch trials. Along the way, she finds her mother, falls in love (unfortunately), and sails to Boston. The author's lyrical style, combined with recipes for healing herbs that can cure a fever or a heartache, season the story. This prequel to [b:Practical Magic 22896 Practical Magic (Practical Magic #1) Alice Hoffman https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490354120l/22896.SY75.jpg 4030671] and [b:The Rules of Magic 34037113 The Rules of Magic (Practical Magic, #0.2) Alice Hoffman https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1492802012l/34037113.SX50.jpg 55038896], MAGIC LESSONS can definitely be read without reading the others, but I doubt you will. I stayed up until 4:00 am to finish this book. Yes, it's just that good.