Bring Me Love - by Icy Sedgwick (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Find your soulmate and keep them forever using the authentic folklore practices in this lovely giftable hardback with 100 two-colour illustrations.

From moonlit wishes to candlelit charms, love begins with a little magic.

Packed with folkloric rituals, historical love spells and romantic divinations, this magical guide reveals the weird, wonderful and time-tested ways people have tried to attract love throughout history. Perfect for anyone longing to add a little magic to their romantic life. Discover:

✦ Love spells - Blow on a dandelion to make a wish or spin an iynx (spinner) to stir up passion.
✦ Plant-based power - Wear thyme to become irresistible or turn a bluebell inside out to test your crush's feelings.
✦ Household divination - Drop egg whites into water to see your future lover or place pins in a candle to draw them in.
✦ Everyday enchantments - Use card oracles, poppet magic and signs and omens to guide your heart.

Whether you're love-lorn, love-curious or just love folklore, Bring Me Love is your perfect companion in the quest for true romance.

About the Author

Icy Sedgwick is a folklorist, researcher and writer who has hosted the Fabulous Folklore podcast since 2019. She is also the author of Rebel Folklore, published by DK in 2023. Her work has been featured on platforms like The White Witch Podcast, The Folklore Podcast, and BBC Sounds' Mythical Creatures. Icy has given talks at prestigious venues such as the Literary and Philosophical Society, Newcastle Castle, and London's Barts Pathology Museum, as well as at online events like the Rural Gothic conference series, the Centre for Folklore, Myth and Magic, and the Last Tuesday Society.

Find out more at: www.icysedgwick.com