Stacey Halls has always been fascinated by the Pendle witches. Her novels delve into the past, exploring the lives of women often overlooked by history. Through her narratives, Halls uncovers their strength and resilience, frequently set against tumultuous historical backdrops. Her prose is rich and immersive, transporting readers to different eras and places.
Offering refuge for prostitutes, petty thieves and the destitute, Urania Cottage is a second chance at life - but how badly do they want it?Nearing the end of her prison term, Josephine Nash accepts an invitation to live at Urania to please the woman she loves, but finds herself arriving alone and heartbroken.[Bokinfo].
From the bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling comes Stacey Halls' most compelling and ambitious novel to date.
Fleetwood Shuttleworth, a 17. század elején játszódó történet főhőse alig 17 éves, és negyedszer várandós. Ő Gawthorpe Hall úrnője, de eddig még nem sikerült gyermeket világra hoznia, pedig a férje, Richard már nagyon vágyik örökösre. Amikor Fleetwoodnak a kezébe kerül egy levél, amelyet a harmadik halvaszülését levezető orvos írt a férjének, lesújtó hírrel szembesül: egy újabb terhességet már nem fog túlélni. Találkozik egy fiatal bábával, Alice Grayjel, aki megígéri, segít, és bebizonyítja, hogy az orvos tévedett. Alice-t boszorkánysággal vádolják, és Fleetwood mindent kockára tesz, hogy megmentse. De vajon Alice valóban az, aminek látszik? Csak ők tudják az igazságot. Csak ők menthetik meg egymást.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The FamiliarsTwo women, bound by a child, and a secret that will change everything .
Young Fleetwood Shuttleworth, a noblewoman, is with child again. None of her previous pregnancies have borne fruit, and her husband, Richard, is anxious for an heir. Then Fleetwood discovers a hidden doctor's letter that carries a dire prediction: she will not survive another birth. By chance she meets a midwife named Alice Grey, who promises to help her deliver a healthy baby. But Alice soon stands accused of witchcraft. Is there more to Alice than meets the eye? Fleetwood must risk everything to prove her innocence. As the two women's lives become intertwined, the Witch Trials of 1612 loom. Time is running out; both their lives are at stake. Only they know the truth. Only they can save each other.--Provided by publisher.