For more than a hundred years, the American town of Haddan has been divided into two parts, as if a line has been drawn through its middle, separating those who were born and raised in the town from those who are related to the prestigious Haddan School. But one October night, both worlds are thrown into collision with the inexplicable death of schoolboy Gus Pierce. Fifteen-year-old Carlene Linder, who was friends with Gus, begins to feel his invisible presence next to her, as if his restless spirit wants to protect her from something. Policeman Abel Gray is also tormented by the mystery of Gus' death. He cannot allow crimes that are not usually spoken about out loud, both past and present, to remain unpunished. Alice Hoffman is a recognized master of a subtle psychological novel. The total circulation of her books is more than 50 million copies. The novel “Practical Magic” was filmed (starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock).

Translation from English by E. Koroleva.