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earlgreyandanime · 9 months

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Before officially meeting, do you think Matthew and Diana ever just casually passed each other while on campus? Cause I'm imagining Gallowglass watching from an undetectable distance, seeing Diana cross a courtyard, going in the opposite direction of Matthew and Gallowglass is just simultaneously panicking and relieved.

Gallowglass: Oh my God, it's happening! They're going to finally meet! After centuries of waiting and decades of watching, Diana will finally be- Wait! Why is she walking away? Auntie! Turn back right now! Matthew! Turn around and go meet your wife!

They both continue on their way, completely oblivious to who they just walked past.

Gallowglass, unable to decide if this was a good or bad thing: Ok, they didn't meet this time. So, I don't have to leave her yet. But it'll be sooner rather than later now. At least she'll be happy when they do meet...

#I'm really conflicted about the potential Gallowglass book cause we'll get so much more insight but the poor guy is really going to suffer #a discovery of witches #shadow of night #the book of life #diana bishop #matthew de clermont #gallowglass #deborah harkness #all souls trilogy

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the-hearth-and-the-wild · 4 months

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The smell of the library always lifted my spirits - that peculiar combination of old stone, dust, woodworm, and paper made properly from rags.

Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches

#book quotes #deborah harkness #a discovery of witches #books and libraries #literature #books and reading #bibliophile

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rosalyn51 · 7 months

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Sorry, the Cullens Are Not the Best Vampire Family

These vamps are in a league of their own. (Baseball pun intended.)

Collider Sept 24, 2023

Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches, was inspired to write the series after seeing the popularity of paranormal romance novels and wondering why these creatures still captivate us.

The de Clermont vampire family in A Discovery of Witches is more complex and intriguing than the Cullen family in Twilight, offering a fresh and intimate perspective on vampire dynamics.

Ysabeau and Philippe, initially distrustful of their vampire son Matthew's witch partner Diana, eventually gain respect and even affection for her, showcasing the power of love and acceptance within the family.

On the surface, it might seem as though A Discovery of Witches draws heavily from the human-vampire romances that preceded it. That assessment's only half-true. Deborah Harkness, author of the New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogy upon which A Discovery of Witches is based, didn't read any vampire literature before penning her novels. But her creativity was sparked in 2008 after seeing the sheer wealth of paranormal romances adorning bookshelves. "It seemed to me much bigger than what had happened with Anne Rice," Harkness explained to The Los Angeles Times in 2011. "As a historian of science, […] I thought, Why do these creatures still exert such a pull on us?" Furthermore, Harkness "[ wondered] if there really are witches and vampires, what do they do for a living?" Her resulting All Souls trilogy is a delightful enterprise and not a copy of Twilight, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, or any popular supernatural saga. In the paranormal romance world, certain story beats naturally tread similar ground. Harkness, a decorated historian, scholar, and university professor, weaves the forbidden love story of historian witch Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer) and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont (Matthew GoodE) together with magic, philosophy, metaphor, and detailed historical accuracy. That convergence makes for a fascinatingly fresh perspective on the genre while never losing sight of its romantic heart. With that said, there's a specific unintentional similarity A Discovery of Witches shares with Twilight — that awkward feeling when your in-laws are vampires. The Cullens of Twilight might welcome you into the fold with a baseball game, but A Discovery of Witches has the better vampire family by a home run mile. Sorry, not sorry.

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More on the de Clermonts in A Discovery of Witches

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vincentsambershades · 11 months

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Can we appreciate Gallowglass a bit more?

Gallowglass turned wide blue eyes on Matthew. The younger man was wearing a black T-shirt adorned with a skull and crossbones. Something had slashed the back, rending it from left shoulder to right hip. The holes in his nephew's jeans looked to be the result of wear, not war, and his hair was shaggy even by Gallowglassian standards.

(-Chapter 2, The book of life, All souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness)

He is basically described as a harsh looking blue eyed man, with metal shirts and ripped jeans, which is not just his 'personal sense of style' since all the tears are from wear. And yet, despite his appearance, he has the personality of an angel. Think of how he picked on the wax residue on the kitchen table when he was nervous. He honestly seems like a gentle giant. Please romanticise him with me.

#all souls trilogy #a discovery of witches #gallowglass #the book of life #shadow of night #deborah harkness #matthew de clermont #matthew clairmont #diana bishop

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asgoodeasgold · 5 months

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Shadow of Night Read Along Ch21

‘No offense taken, Goody Alsop. But if you take this matter to your elders, Diana’s identity will be known across London.’ Matthew stood. ‘I can’t allow that.’

‘Every witch in the city has already heard about your wife. News travels quickly here, no small thanks to your friend Christopher Marlowe,’ Goody Alsop said, craning her neck to meet his eyes. ‘Sit down, Master Roydon. My old bones no longer bend that way.’

To my surprise, Matthew sat.

Matthew is throwing his cranky weight around with the subtelty of a bulldozer but Goody Alsop is having none of it. She is the boss. You show him Goody.

📷 Sky/Bad Wolf A Discovery of Witches (2021) s2:02 my edits

#matthew goode #matthewgoode #teresa palmer #sheila hancock #a discovery of witches #adow #adow s2 #shadow of night #shadow of night read along #read along #deborah harkness #all souls series #vampire #hot vampire

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alegriavida · 6 months

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A Discovery of Witches || Deborah Harkness

I cannot shield you from the challenges you will face. You will know great loss and danger, but also great joy. You may doubt your instincts in the years to come, but your feet have been walking this path since the moment you were born.

#a discovery of witches #deborah harkness #all souls trilogy #mood boards #aesthetic #mood board

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midnightfestivalmagic · 2 months

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A Discovery of Witches

Seasons 1-3

Enjoyed this very much! Though not as epic as the books, the casting is perfect, and even preferable to the books. Matthew Goode especially brings something to his character of Matthew. Romantic, moody, so swoony! Wanted to rewatch as soon as it ended.

Romance rating: ♡♡♡♡♡

#a discovery of witches #Matthew goode #Deborah harkness

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minim236 · 11 months

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How long baby have I been away?

Oh, it feels like ages, though you say it's only days

#a discovery of witches #marcus whitmore #phoebe taylor #all souls trilogy #marcus x phoebe #moodboard #aesthetic #light academia #vampire x human #Deborah harkness #they are the fun version of bishmont

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emmalovesfitzloved · 4 months

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Introducing…

couples (matthew and diana version i)

decadent. sophistic. hard fall. simple. academics falling in love. quite luxury. brave. private. adoring.

All Souls series by Deborah Harkness.

#Matthew and Diana #matthew de clermont #diana bishop #all souls moodboard #emmalovesfitzloved’s all souls moodboards #all souls universe #deborah harkness #book of life #a discovery of witches #shadow of night #blackbird oracle #all souls #all souls series #romance

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matthewsblue · 1 year

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“Matthew shook his head ruefully. “I’ve missed you, Miriam.”

“Don’t. Because the next time I see you, I’m going to bite you so hard you’ll have the scar for years.” Miriam’s voice shook. “You should have killed Benjamin long ago. You knew he was a monster.”

“Even monsters can change,” Matthew said softly. “Look at me.”

“You were never a monster,” she said. “That was a lie you told to keep the rest of us away.”

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earlgreyandanime · 11 months

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You know what I want? A little novella from Philippe's perspective. Can you imagine how funny his inner monologue must have been after Matthew and Diana time walked?

Like, it's been a few months since they left. The other Matthew is now back at Sept-Tours and makes a comment about how he will forever hate witches, and Philippe has to stop himself from laughing.

Or whenever he and Ysabeau hear that Matthew has taken a new lover, Philippe is hopeful for a moment and then gets really disappointed because, "That's not Diana!"

He must have had so much fun making little passing, vague comments to Matthew over the years.

Verin: I'm starving! Let's go hunt.

Baldwin: Just have some wine, I never find much when I hunt around here.

Matthew: Really? I always find more than enough whenever I hunt in this area.

Philippe, with a little smirk: That's because the Goddess of the chase truly loves you.

Centuries later, Matthew sits up in bed, eyes wide.

Diana: Matthew? Are you alright?

Matthew, whispering: The Goddess of the chase truly loves me.... Oh my God!

#when you see the future there is irony everywhere #diana bishop #deborah harkness #matthew de clermont #philippe de clermont #all souls trilogy #a discovery of witches #shadow of night #the book of life

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mrs-declermont · 5 months

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Take me to church sir 😮‍💨

#a discovery of witches #adow #all souls trilogy #all souls series #deborah harkness #matthew de clairmont #matthew clairemont #matthew goode

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rosalyn51 · 6 months

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the-lightbulb-and-the-octopus · 7 months

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I have a lot of things to say about A Discovery of Witches but all of them pale in comparison to the most important question:

Why is his mother calling him Matthew????

#books #reading #a discovery of witches #all souls trilogy #deborah harkness #seriously why does she call him Matthew #they're French!!!

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asgoodeasgold · 5 months

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Shadow of Night Read Along Ch4

‘Do not play games with me,’ he said shortly. ‘You do not want me as an enemy, Widow Beaton.'

Matthew and Diana are trying to get a witch to help with her magic.

When asking nicely doesn't work, just look mean and threaten. Grrrrr

Although sadly, Diana's magic is as temperamental as Matthew is.

🎶 I See Red - by Everybody Loves An Outlaw (IG music library)

📷 Sky/Bad Wolf A Discovery of Witches (2021) s2:01 my edit

Reel with music

Link to song

youtube

#matthew goode #matthewgoode #teresa palmer #ainsling loftus #a discovery of witches #adow #adow s2 #shadow of night #shadow of night read along #deborah harkness #all souls series #vampire #hot vampire #Youtube

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gil-galadhwen · 1 year

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I started reading the All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness this week, and I cannot read the first book fast enough! I only have a few chapters left, and I've already watched the first couple of episodes of the show and am trying to avoid spoilers while looking up gifs of the delicious Matthew Clairmont 🫠

#a discovery of witches #all souls trilogy #deborah harkness #matthew goode #matthew clairmont #book stuff #personal

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