Rav Hisda's Daughter Enchantress: A Novel of Rav Hisda's Daughter, (Paperback)

from MmeRose

This book is dense with ancient Jewish law, but like the first in the series, Apprentice, the characters and plot draw the reader in. It is a fascinating tale of a little known historical period with a touch of magic added. Highly recommended; I'm looking forward to the next book.

from muddyboy

The story of a Jewish lady during the times of the Roman Empire. She is widowed at the start of the novel and the book is epic in scope following her through marriage, family and old age. Along the way she becomes know as an Enchantress with great skill helping people with her mystical powers in ...

from CinaChilders

Well researched, detailed, beautiful and even magical, Enchantress is truly unlike any other book out there when it comes to Jewish literature. While it is not a fast paced read, it is entertaining and thought-provoking. The book includes a helpful time line of events (which I appreciate) and a m...

from BettyTaylor56

My first real exposure to Jews and ancient magic was in Maggie Anton's first book in the "Rashi's Daughters" trilogy. After reading it I discussed the topic with my rabbi who said superstitions were a big part of the Jews at one time. Then on one of my trips to Israel I saw that the Biblelands Mu...

from JanaRose1

This is the second novel in a series about Rav Hisda's Daughter. This book begins where the second left off. Hisdadukh has left Ersatz Israel and is studying with a sorcerer skilled in the knowledge of healing. Rava, her second love, is studying under the same roof. The two come together and afte...