While researching at Oxford’s Bodleian Library, Diana calls up Ashmole 782 (also known as the "Book of Life"), a manuscript missing for centuries that may hold the secret to the origins and survival of all magical species. Essential Character Guide
Magical creatures are in decline—vampires are struggling to sire others, and the power of witches is waning. A Discovery of Witches - Season 1 ...
The series is set in a world where live secretly among humans. These creatures are overseen by The Congregation , a shadowy ruling body that enforces strict separation between the species. These creatures are overseen by The Congregation ,
Season 1 of A Discovery of Witches is a romantic thriller based on the first novel in the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness . It follows Diana Bishop, a brilliant historian and reluctant witch who inadvertently discovers a long-lost enchanted manuscript, thrusting her into the crosshairs of a dangerous magical world. Core Premise & World-Building Core Premise & World-Building