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An enthralling mix of magic and horror - first of a new series from fantasy legend Robin Jarvis. Something is brewing in the town of Whitby. To best friends Lil and Verne it just seems like a particularly bad storm. But Cherry Cerise the last of the Whitby witches fears that ancient forces are at work reviving the curse of a long lost magical artefact. The legend goes that the Nimius was created by magician Melchior Pyke with the assistance of a young witch known as Scaur Annie. But they were both betrayed by Pyke s villainous manservant Mister Dark causing a feud that has survived even beyond death. As Mister Dark with his horrific winged familiar arises to mastermind Whitby s very own apocalypse and take the Nimius for his own evil purposes can Lil and Verne join with Cherry to quell his plans and save their home unk Robin Jarvis started writing in 1988 and quickly became a bestselling author with his Deptford Mice and Whitby Witches series. The Power of Dark is the first of a hauntingly good new series set in the atmospheric North Yorkshire coastal town of Whitby.
Editions of The Power of Dark
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405280235
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An enthralling mix of magic and horror - first of a new series from fantasy legend Robin Jarvis. Something is brewing in the town of Whitby. To best friends Lil and Verne it just seems like a particularly bad storm. But Cherry Cerise the last of the Whitby witches fears that ancient forces are at work reviving the curse of a long lost magical artefact. The legend goes that the Nimius was created by magician Melchior Pyke with the assistance of a young witch known as Scaur Annie. But they were both betrayed by Pyke s villainous manservant Mister Dark causing a feud that has survived even beyond death. As Mister Dark with his horrific winged familiar arises to mastermind Whitby s very own apocalypse and take the Nimius for his own evil purposes can Lil and Verne join with Cherry to quell his plans and save their home unk Robin Jarvis started writing in 1988 and quickly became a bestselling author with his Deptford Mice and Whitby Witches series. The Power of Dark is the first of a hauntingly good new series set in the atmospheric North Yorkshire coastal town of Whitby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Power of Dark about?
An enthralling mix of magic and horror - first of a new series from fantasy legend Robin Jarvis. Something is brewing in the town of Whitby. To best friends Lil and Verne it just seems like a particularly bad storm. But Cherry Cerise the last of the Whitby witches fears that ancient forces are at work reviving the curse of a long lost magical artefact. The legend goes that the Nimius was created by magician Melchior Pyke with the assistance of a young witch known as Scaur Annie. But they were both betrayed by Pyke s villainous manservant Mister Dark causing a feud that has survived even beyond death. As Mister Dark with his horrific winged familiar arises to mastermind Whitby s very own apocalypse and take the Nimius for his own evil purposes can Lil and Verne join with Cherry to quell his plans and save their home unk Robin Jarvis started writing in 1988 and quickly became a bestselling author with his Deptford Mice and Whitby Witches series. The Power of Dark is the first of a hauntingly good new series set in the atmospheric North Yorkshire coastal town of Whitby.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Power of Dark?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of The Power of Dark?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405280235
Is The Power of Dark part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Witching Legacy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Power of Dark?
Robin Jarvis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Power of Dark is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405280235)