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Celia Bell's story of love, power and magic in 17th century France

Celia Bell has written short fiction for VQR, The White Review, The Sewanee Review, The Southern Review and Bomb Magazine. She lives in Austin, Texas.
Book cover courtesy of publisher. Photograph courtesy of author.
Celia Bell has written short fiction for VQR, The White Review, The Sewanee Review, The Southern Review and Bomb Magazine. She lives in Austin, Texas.

A new novel by Celia Bell explores the court of Louis XIV in 17th century France, where two noblewomen fall in love amongst dark magic and intrigue. From the most elite salons to the grittiest quartiers, the Bell weaves a tale that is complex and compelling.

Bell joins Tom in studio to talk about The Disenchantment.

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