Hisdadukh is a Jewish sorceress who is continuing to expand her knowledge of the magical world. She is newly widowed but wants to attract the attention of Rava, a former suitor who is also a learned scholar and a master of the secret Torah. Will Hisdadukh and Rava learn to work together in order to defeat an evil sorceress?

ENCHANTRESS is the second book in the Rav Hisda's Daughter's series but can easily be read as a standalone. Events from the first book are referenced but Maggie Anton does a great job at giving the reader enough information to jump straight into ENCHANTRESS. A timeline of historical events, a list of characters, and a glossary of Jewish words are also included to help the readers fully immerse themselvs into Maggie Anton's world.

ENCHANTRESS delves into Jewish lore as we learn of the Evil Eye, demons, and the undercurrents of magic that permeate the culture. Maggie Anton meticulously documents the daily living such a woman as Hisdadukh would experience as we learn about a side of Jewish history not often depicted. However, the minutiae can be a bit overwhelming at the time for someone not as knowledgeable about this time period. Some of the detailed conversations about how to rule in a court based on the Talmud are informative but somewhat detract from the overall storyline. Readers interested in learning more about the history of magic in the Jewish world will appreciate ENCHANTRESS, however, as Maggie Anton's depictions of the daily life and customs of the time are outstanding.