All Souls books series

Step into a world where history, magic, and science collide in this spellbinding paperback collection. Deborah Harkness weaves a rich tapestry of ancient secrets and modern intrigue across four novels, following scholars and supernatural beings through velvet-draped libraries, shadowy European alleyways, and hidden realms of power. The series, famously adapted into the hit TV show A Discovery of Witches, invites you to lose yourself in its meticulously researched blend of real-world academia and fantastical lore.

Dive deep with historian Diana Bishop as she unlocks forbidden knowledge, navigating a delicate truce between witches, vampires, and daemons—all while uncovering her own extraordinary heritage. Each book builds a universe where alchemy, time travel, and forbidden love feel as tangible as the parchment pages they’re written on. Harkness’s background as a history professor shines through in every detail, from Elizabethan court politics to the quiet intensity of laboratory discoveries.

This set includes the original trilogy plus Time’s Convert, expanding the All Souls universe with new perspectives and deeper mysteries. Readers praise the series for its intelligent pacing, complex characters, and the way it transforms dusty archives into thrilling battlegrounds of magic and morality. It’s a rare gem that satisfies both fantasy lovers and skeptics with its grounded emotional core and scholarly depth.

The writing balances heart-pounding suspense with moments of quiet reflection, whether in a Oxford library or a 16th-century French chateau. You’ll find yourself captivated by alliances forged in candlelight, ancient manuscripts that whisper secrets, and the ever-present tension between duty and desire. Harkness avoids tired tropes, crafting a world where magic feels earned and relationships evolve with refreshing authenticity.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric storytelling, this collection has earned a devoted following—and a stellar 4.7-star rating from readers who call it “well written,” “intriguing,” and impossible to put down. Whether you’re new to the series or revisiting it, these books promise an escape into a world where every footnote holds a clue, and every character feels like an old friend.