Cover of The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
Paranormal

The Book of Life

by Deborah Harkness

All Souls

2014

Back in the present, Diana and Matthew face enemies old and new as they search for the missing pages of Ashmole 782. The conclusion of the All Souls trilogy.

Established Couple
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About This Book

The Book of Life is a paranormal romance novel by Deborah Harkness, first published in 2014 by Headline Publishing Group. It is part of the All Souls series. Readers can expect established couple.

At a glance

Genre
Paranormal
Trope
Established Couple
Published
2014

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • In the conclusion to the All Souls trilogy, Diana and Matthew return to the present to confront dangerous enemies and recover the missing pages of Ashmole 782.
  • Features Established Couple
  • Partners against the world dynamics
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Partners against the world

Details

Type: Paranormal Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: unknown

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

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Explicitness: unknown
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Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Recommended audience: Fans of the All Souls series

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Picking up after their journey, Diana and Matthew must navigate the dangers of the modern world as they continue their quest for the missing pages of the alchemical manuscript Ashmole 782. This book serves as the final installment of the All Souls trilogy.

Central Conflict

The ongoing search for the missing pages of the Ashmole 782 manuscript amidst opposition from new and old enemies.

Setting

Present day

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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

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How This Profile Was Created

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Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
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Deborah Harkness

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Publication Details

Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Published
2014
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780755384778

The Book of Life: quick answers

Who wrote The Book of Life?
The Book of Life was written by Deborah Harkness.
When was The Book of Life published?
The Book of Life was first published in 2014 by Headline Publishing Group.
What genre is The Book of Life?
The Book of Life is a paranormal romance novel, with established couple.
Is The Book of Life part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the All Souls series.

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