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The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1)
The Witching Hour - Mayfair Witches, Bk 1
Author: Anne Rice
The first in the Mayfair Witches series, The Witching Hour introduces the fictional Mayfair family of New Orleans, generations of male and female witches. This tight-knit and deeply connected family, where a death of one strengthens the others with his/her knowledge. One Mayfair witch per generation is also designated to receive the powers of "t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345384461
ISBN-10: 0345384466
Publication Date: 3/22/1993
Pages: 1,056
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 671 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 6
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reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
I love this book - epic in scope, with stories within stories. I've read it several times.
Mogyndoc avatar reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
This is the start of the Mayfair witches series and is the most eloquent book I've read from Anne Rice.
reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 36 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Her best writing.
Didn't care for the rest of series but this one is great.
MNagiliMom avatar reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 27 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
The first book of Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches series. I loved this series and the Vampire Chronicles.
reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 69 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Anne Rice is my favortie author and "The Witching Hour" is my favorite book she has written. In this book, she begins telling us of the legacy of the Mayfair women. It is the first in a series. It always amazes me how authors are able to put together so many small details to help bring you into the story. Rice takes the reader through the centuries as she describes the different generations of the Mayfair women. There is a portion of the book that tends to drag for awhile, but for the most part the reader can not wait to find out what happens next and what the end result will be. If you've read Anne Rice books before, or are interested in reading one, this is one of her best. I would also suggest reading "The Feast of All Saints". I have lent that book out to someone and should have it back sometime soon for me to list. "Cry to Heaven" is great too. I actually have that one listed if anyone is interested, AND of course....I have "Interview with the Vampire" which is a must read for Anne Rice fans.
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justreadingabook avatar reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 1726 more book reviews
A book to sink into and read. The details, history and richness of characters,homes, relatives and time frame is excellent. A haunting book that will keep you reading till it is done and going out for the next in line!
maryteck avatar reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on
Anne Rice is a great story teller and very spooky, I loved the book except the last 4 or 5 chapters. I lost interest and as with many books the ending seemed more rushed and unsatisfying than I expected from the beginning of this marvelous story. Still I wonder what next and I'm ready to know more.
reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 32 more book reviews
I'm still reading it. It has been a slow read, but what I've read I like.
reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on
Loved this book, i have read book 2 and working on 3.
ginabethel avatar reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on
This was one of my favorite books! From begining to end it holds your attention at its fullest.
An excellent read....couldn't wait to read the sequel! Loved, loved, loved it!!!
reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 22 more book reviews
I like this book, it's just hard to follow at first. Working on rest of the series now.
reviewed The Witching Hour (Mayfair Witches, Bk 1) on + 495 more book reviews
Witches instead of vampires


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