The Household
- 379 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the winner of the Women's Prize Futures Award
Stacey Halls Book order (chronological)
August 1, 1989
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.
Mrs England
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
From the bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling comes Stacey Halls's most compelling and ambitious novel to date. West Yorkshire, 1904.
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.