The House of the Witch
- Author
- Clare Marchant
- Publisher
- Boldwood
- Publication date
- 9 August 2024
- Other publishers
- Italy (Harper Italia)
The House of the Witch
Utterly gripping timeslip historical fiction, perfect for fans of The Witch’s Tree, The Essex Serpent and Weyward.
Now: When Adrianna arrives at the small, run-down cottage, near the sea in rural Norfolk, she can’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Here she can forget her life in the city, and the problems she’s left behind there, at least for a while.
But – like Adrianna herself – the cottage holds secrets. And when Adrianna finds a mysterious bundle of notes hidden under a floorboard, she can’t shake the idea that they’ve been waiting for her. Especially when – in the rambling, overgrown garden – she then finds a strangely-carved stone, drawing her into a centuries-old mystery…
1646: Between her work as the village midwife and the medicines she sells from her cottage, Ursula has no need for a man. But this ideal leaves her unprotected in a world where just one accusation of witchcraft can mean certain death. So when she catches the eye of a powerful new local doctor, she must use every part of her cunning, or risk becoming his prisoner…
“I loved this book so much – I couldn’t put it down but was loathe to finish it.”
— Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Had me hooked from the first page and when I wasn’t reading it, I found myself thinking about it… My favourite book of the year!”
— Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book has it all: history, intrigue, suspense, mystery, and a gripping narrative that kept me engaged from beginning to end.”
— Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Loved this… the characters were brilliant and the storyline was amazing… Could not put it down.”
— Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Oh my word… fantastic… [The] stories intertwine so beautifully, it’s truly amazing.”
— Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow!…. Simply stunning! I was absolutely hooked right from the beginning!”
— Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.”
— Rachel Burton
“A haunting tale of one woman’s struggle to be independent at a time when strong women were seen as a threat and dealt with accordingly. The House of the Witch gripped me from the first page and refused to let go.”
— Jenni Keer
“I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!”
— Louise Douglas