Northern New England, summer, 1688. Salem started here. A suspicious death. A rumor of war. Whispers of witchcraft. Perched on the brink of disaster, Resolve Hammond and her mother, Deliverance, struggle to survive in their isolated coastal village. They're known as healers taught by the local tribes - and suspected of witchcraft by the local villagers. Their precarious existence becomes even more chaotic when summoned to tend to a poisoned woman. As they uncover a web of dark secrets, rumors of war engulf the village, forcing the Hammonds to choose between loyalty to their native friends or the increasingly terrified settler community. As Resolve is plagued by strange dreams, she questions everything she thought she knew - about her family, her closest friend, and even herself. If the truth comes to light, the repercussions will be felt far beyond the confines of this small settlement. Based on meticulous research and inspired by the true story of the fear and suspicion that led to the Salem Witchcraft Trials, THE DEVIL'S GLOVE is a tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the power of secrets. Will Resolve be able to uncover the truth before the town tears itself apart, or will she become the next victim of the village's dark and mysterious past?
Lucretia Grindle Book order
Lucretia Grindle's unique upbringing, split between the United States and the United Kingdom, deeply informs her literary perspective. This bicultural foundation allows her to explore themes of belonging and identity with a nuanced and expansive vision. Her narrative style is characterized by a keen observation of the human condition, weaving together profound insights with elegant prose. Grindle invites readers into worlds that resonate with both familiar and exotic elements, creating a rich tapestry of experience.






- 2023
- 2012
A compelling new mystery from the author of The Villa Triste
- 2011
The Villa Triste
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A captivating new mystery for fans of C. J. Sansom's "Winter in Madrid."
- 2007
Only in the beautiful city of Florence can the faces of angels mask a terrifying killer
- 2003
The Nightspinners
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
This is Lucretia Walsh Grindle's first novel. A secret history, a menacing future, and a killer who knows too much. Susannah is forced to journey back to her childhood home, to the idyllic past she shared with Marina where, very possibly, clues to the murder quietly lie