The Amalfi Curse: A Novel

by Sarah Penner

Overview

"Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse…

Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven's arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

As Haven searches for her father's sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman's quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano's latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever…

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420518986
Publisher:	Gale, A Cengage Group
Publication date:	05/28/2025
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies worldwide. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Sarah spent thirteen years in corporate finance and now writes full-time. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking. She also sits on the Board of Directors at her local animal shelter, Friends of Strays. Sarah and her husband, Marc, live in Florida. To learn more, visit SarahPenner.com.

Editorial Reviews

I was spellbound by this story of secrets, shipwrecks and sea-witches. With her clear, dazzling prose, Sarah Penner transported me to the sea-swept cliffs of Positano and introduced me to characters I’ll never forget. A magical read!" —Emilia Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Weyward

"Ancient magic, sunken treasure, and a gorgeous Italian setting connect past to present in this thrilling and tender adventure.” —Anna Rasche, author of The Stone Witch of Florence

“Immersive and lush, The Amalfi Curse is Sarah Penner at the top of her game. This book will have you swooning, gasping, tearing up, and if you're anything like me, Googling flights to Positano immediately. Prepare to be swept away!” —Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Heiress

“Penner's latest is her best yet—a thrill-seeking ride through the world of underwater archeology, the archives of Naples, and a coven of witches who will stop at nothing to protect those they love. Readers will be spellbound by this atmospheric, unmissable stunner. Pure magic!” —Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters

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