Septima Groundswell Speaker 2024 But behind this myth is

But behind this myth is a tale of loss and survival

With a Preface by Reni Eddo-Lodge and an Introduction by Sara Ahmed

introduced by Angus Wilson

Or is “pristine wilderness” a better description

this simple yet profound novel stands as yet another dazzling testament to Mieko Kawakami’s uncontainable talent

Septima Groundswell Speaker 2024 But behind this myth isOnly in a few corners of the world is the memory of magic still alive, even though a few centuries ago its healing power permeated everything. Witches, its last remaining practitioners, have always been outcasts and could help human society only in strict secrecy. The leader of their people, the Septima, has always been the wisest, most knowledgeable witch. Now, as her time is coming to an end, witches from all over the world gather at Noctenburg to