A Resistance of Witches wer. angielska

In 1940, as Europe is engulfed in war, the outlook appears grim. Amidst this turmoil, the Royal Academy of Witches steps forward, offering its assistance by embarking on a mission to locate a powerful ancient artefact. It's vital to prevent this object from falling into Nazi hands, as it could enable Hitler to realize his sinister vision. Lydia Polk, a determined and straightforward young witch from a modest background, unexpectedly finds herself apprenticed to Isadora Goode, the esteemed Grand Mistress of the Academy. Three years into her training, with the Nazi forces advancing across Europe, Britain's witches are now actively supporting the war efforts. Initially pushed into hiding by the British government, they face some internal resistance. As Lydia’s magical abilities develop, she joins the fight to locate magical relics and ensure they are kept away from the Nazis. The situation escalates when a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy, leading to devastating consequences and compelling Lydia to act with greater urgency.Amidst the chaos of war, the Grimorium Bellum, an ancient tome of immense dark power, becomes the focal point of her mission. This book is capable of annihilating entire civilizations, and its capture is of utmost importance. In the occupied territories of France, Lydia finds unexpected comrades in Rebecca Gagne, a French resistance fighter harboring a secret, and Henry Boudreaux, a Haitian-American art historian with his own touch of magic. However, the quest to secure the Grimorium Bellum proves only half the battle, as the book's own dark ambitions unfold.