Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook in exchange for my honest review as part of the tour.
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…
Can the two women – their paths bound by place and history – each find the keys to their own destiny?
I am a reader who can read a multitude of varied genres. Historical fiction is amongst my favourite. Add timeslip, and that’s me for the time it takes to read the novel. Clare Marchant’s brand new The House of the Witch enchanted me right away.
We meet Addie, officially Adrianna, who has taken a six month sabbatical from her stressy job. The biggest thing she has done is move to a remote run-down house in Norfolk, while her boyfriend stays in London in her apartment. She discovers a bundle of papers written by an Ursula back in 1646.
The story unfolds through dual timelines, and they are woven together beautifully. Both women are strong characters. Ursula’s story is set in the time of the witch trials in Norfolk. This creates a darker side to the story. I found myself invested in both women and most definitely intrigued by Ursula’s tale.
This is my first book by Clare Marchant, and I have already been checking out her other books! The House of the Witch is another example of being educated and entertained. One of my favourite sayings for perfect historical fiction stories. I was so enthralled with this atmospheric and captivating dual timeslip historical fiction novel.
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Author Bio
Clare Marchant is the author of dual timeline historical fiction. Her books have been translated into seven languages, and she is a USA Today bestseller. Clare spends her time writing and exploring local castles, or visiting the nearby coast.
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