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“Someday you’ll have to explain to me the relationship between neuroscience, DNA research, animal behavior, and evolution. They don’t obviously fit together.” ~A Discovery of Witches, Chapter 7
Between Matthew and Diana (not to mention Marcus, Miriam, Chris, and Phoebe), there is a broad range of academic interests in the All Souls Trilogy. Diana is a scholar and historical practitioner of alchemy . It's her discovery of a lost manuscript that starts the story.
On the Shoulders of Giants: The Great Works of Physics and Astronomy by Stephen Hawking @VPL | or WorldCat
Matthew has endlessly wondered about the universe and his place in it, often turning to great thinkers throughout history.
Compiled by Stephen Hawking, this accessible collection features some of the greatest works in physics and astronomy. With writings by Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton and Einstein, these works provide the foundation for modern science and our understanding of the universe.
Darwin: A Life in Poems by Ruth Padel @VPL | or WorldCat
Darwin's work so touched Matthew that he wrote to the then little-known naturalist.
This collection of biographical poetry blends real facts and documents from Darwin's life with multi-perspective fiction to create lyrical, artful insight into the mysterious man that changed our concept of the natural world. Costa Book Award Nominee for Poetry in 2009.
The Hermetic Cabinet: Alchemy and Mysticism by Alexander Roob @VPL | or WorldCat
An expert on early science, Diana studies the symbolism and artistry that both depicts and hides truths in alchemic manuscripts.
This book reveals the mysterious connections between symbols used by organizations like the freemasons with the symbols of early medicine, chemistry, optics and colour theory. Take a journey through mediaeval imagery and mysticism with this compelling, well-researched text full of imagery.
The Demonologist by Andrew Pyper @VPL | or WorldCat
An academic leader on demonic literature and skeptic, David finds himself in Venice with his young daughter. All too soon, his daughter disappears and David is forced to investigate evil beings he never thought could exist. This richly detailed atmospheric mystery is a fast-paced, sometimes melancholy tale of darkness guided by symbols and riddles. Winner of the Thriller Awards (International Thriller Writers) for Best Novel.
In The Book of Life, the characters also spend time in Venice on their path to save a loved one and solve a mystery.
The Seven Daughters of Eve by Bryan Sykes
This dramatic first-hand account gives readers insight into Professor Bryan Sykes' work with the Ice Man, a man found encased in glacial ice in Italy. His research led to the shock discovery that almost every person of European descent is a descendant of one of seven women, the Seven Daughters of Eve. As well as the insight into what DNA can tell us how and where ancient genetic ancestors lived, Professor Sykes' work proved that, as a race, people have more in common than they realize. Winner of the YALSA Outstanding Books for the College Bound, Science and Technology in 2004.
Imagine how exciting it was for Matthew, Marcus and Miriam to read about this discovery and how it framed their own research on creature DNA.
Grimoires: A History of Magic Books by Owen Davies
Taking on many forms, grimoires are a diverse, adaptable form of magical literacy and record keeping. From the ancient Middle East to modern America, this compelling, richly detailed book focuses on the how magic and magical writing influenced various cultures and movements in the world such as the spread of Christianity.
A magic book is central to the All Souls Trilogy and some thought Ashmole 782 was the very first grimoire.
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