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Madeline Martin w/ Jessica Nager // A TIME OF WITCHES
Featured Book
A Time of Witches
Two women, bound by blood and betrayal, must break silence across centuries--or be silenced forever, in the dazzling new novel by New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin. Lilith Legare's life is unraveling. Since her mother's death, strange things have been happening - plants turn toward her touch, animals linger in her path, and the birthmark on her arm has started tingling. Worse still is her recurring nightmare of being burned alive at the stake. Her search for answers brings her from Savannah to England, to the decaying Brackenmere Manor where the past blurs with the present. There, Lilith discovers a legacy she never asked for and along with it, the threat of peril. History must be rewritten, or she too will die. In 1645 Suffolk, Sybil Brantham stands accused as a witch. An educated, wealthy widow, she is branded a threat by men who fear her independence. As arrests begin and suspicion abounds, Sybil must protect her younger sister, even as betrayal takes root within her household. Across centuries, Lilith and Sybil are bound by blood and by danger. To save themselves, and each other, they must confront the silence that has stolen women's power for generations--and dare to claim their voices before it's too late.
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
Join us in welcoming New York Times and internationally best-selling author Madeline Martin to Doylestown, PA, as she discusses and signs her new book, *A Time of Witches*, at The Doylestown Bookshop on Monday, August 31st, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Madeline will be joined by local content creator Jessica Nager.
*If you would like to order additional signed books, which you can either pick up at the event OR choose to be shipped, please see our website here*
Anyone who purchases a ticket by September 1 can submit their receipt via ***this link*** and receive a custom keychain (a promotion via HarperCollins Canada).
*This is a ticketed event. Each ticket includes admission for one person and a paperback copy of A Time of Witches*.
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DATE: Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 6:30 pm
LOCATION: The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
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THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT - HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and the event will start at 6:30 pm.
2. Each ticket admits one person and includes one paperback copy of A Time of Witches. No substitutions.
3. Books will be available for pick-up at the event.
4. The author will sign and personalize books with your first name only, with no messages. She will not be able to sign any posters, bookmarks, scraps of paper, etc...
5. You may bring TWO books from home to be signed by the author in addition to anything purchased in the store during the event.
6. An adult must accompany children under 16.
7. If you cannot attend the event, we will hold your books at the front counter of The Doylestown Bookshop for pick-up. We will do our best to have them signed, but that is not guaranteed. **We can hold books for up to two weeks. Any books that have not been picked up or arranged to be shipped by the two-week mark will be donated. Please give us 24 hours post-event to prepare your books for pick-up.
**8. Event tickets are non-refundable.
About the book:
Two women, bound by blood and betrayal, must break silence across centuries--or be silenced forever, in the dazzling new novel by New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin.
Lilith Legare's life is unraveling. Since her mother's death, strange things have been happening - plants turn toward her touch, animals linger in her path, and the birthmark on her arm has started tingling. Worse still is her recurring nightmare of being burned alive at the stake.
Her search for answers brings her from Savannah to England, to the decaying Brackenmere Manor where the past blurs with the present. There, Lilith discovers a legacy she never asked for and along with it, the threat of peril. History must be rewritten, or she too will die.
In 1645 Suffolk, Sybil Brantham stands accused as a witch. An educated, wealthy widow, she is branded a threat by men who fear her independence. As arrests begin and suspicion abounds, Sybil must protect her younger sister, even as betrayal takes root within her household.
Across centuries, Lilith and Sybil are bound by blood and by danger. To save themselves, and each other, they must confront the silence that has stolen women's power for generations--and dare to claim their voices before it's too late.
About our Guests:
Madeline Martin is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books translated into over twenty-five languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband (known as Mr. Awesome), two amazing daughters, and two very spoiled cats.
Jessica Nager is a book content creator, full-time nonprofit worker, and part-time bartender. Jessica's love of books started as a young child, and she's been a regular at her local bookstore ever since. Her favorite books to read are typically queer literary fiction, horror, and “weird girl” literature. She loves books about feminine rage, family dramas, coming-of-age queer stories, and gothic hauntings. She uses her platforms, Instagram and TikTok @jessicaslitfics, to promote queer, trans, and BIPOC stories. When she's not reading, she loves to write, cook, travel, walk outside, or cuddle with her cat.
Featured Author
Madeline Martin
Madeline Martin is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books translated into over twenty-five languages. She lives in sunny Florida with her husband (known as Mr. Awesome), two amazing daughters, and two very spoiled cats.
In Conversation With
Jessica Nager
Jessica Nager is a book content creator, full-time nonprofit worker, and part-time bartender. Jessica's love of books started as a young child, and she's been a regular at her local bookstore ever since. Her favorite books to read are typically queer literary fiction, horror, and “weird girl” literature. She loves books about feminine rage, family dramas, coming-of-age queer stories, and gothic hauntings. She uses her platforms, Instagram and TikTok @jessicaslitfics, to promote queer, trans, and BIPOC stories. When she's not reading, she loves to write, cook, travel, walk outside, or cuddle with her cat.
About the Venue
The Doylestown Bookshop
"The Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops are locally owned and operated bookstores dedicated to preserving the heritage and traditions of independent bookstore ideals. Since opening our doors in downtown Doylestown in 1998, we have offered our customers an alternative to the ordinary. We carry an extensive inventory of new books, from classic literature to current bestsellers, and a curated selection of gifts, cards, toys and much more. Our staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and looking forward to helping you choose the perfect book for you or your family. Both bookstores were sold again in September 2023 to long-time Bucks County residents and business owners Lauren & Damian Ford. We opened our second store, the Lahaska Bookshop, in September 2017. The Lahaska Bookshop is located in Peddler's Village and is dedicated to providing the same customer service and wide selection of books that the Doylestown Bookshop provides.
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