“This historical-fiction debut touches on sisterhood, family, and coming into one’s own, with a dash of romance amid a gothic atmosphere.” - Booklist The inclusion of gothic elements adds a visceral feel that fans of historical fiction with a dash of the supernatural will enjoy." - Publishers Weekly "Fox’s spins a satisfying debut yarn that includes witchcraft, tragedy, and love, set in 1821 New England. For fans of Deborah Harkness, Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, Jane Eyre and Charmed.” - BookPage “ A creepy estate, juicy scandal, family secrets, ghosts and a handsome yet mysterious suitor make this a satisfying and quietly foreboding tale that never gets too dark. For Willow Hall’s secrets will rise, in the end… But a subtle menace creeps into the atmosphere, remnants of a dark history that call to Lydia, and to the youngest, Emeline.Īll three daughters will be irrevocably changed by what follows, but none more than Lydia, who must draw on a power she never knew she possessed if she wants to protect those she loves. In the wake of a scandal, the Montrose family and their three daughters-Catherine, Lydia and Emeline-flee Boston for their new country home, Willow Hall. Take this as a warning: if you are not able or willing to control yourself, it will not only be you who suffers the consequences, but those around you, as well.
Two centuries after the Salem witch trials, there’s still one witch left in Massachusetts. Inspired by true historical facts & places (page 3) in the New England area, when not writing, debut author Fox works in the museum field as a collections maintenance technician.
Norell) and Deborah Harkness (A Discovery of Witches), readers will devour this immersive historical novel and root for a heroine who must struggle to come to terms with her place in the world, and the surprising doors a newfound power can open.
Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman (The Rules of Magic), Susanna Clarke (Jonathan Strange & Mr.
An exciting debut from an exciting new voice in historical fiction, The Witch of Willow Hall (on-sale October 3, 2018, trade paperback, Graydon House Books, 9781525833014) delivers memorable and atmospheric witchcraft themes, resulting in an addictive story about strange powers, fierce love, family secrets, and how the past haunts us in ways that demand to be seen.
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