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The King's Witches
OMR 6.696
Discover this wildly propulsive historical novel that lends voices to the women at the heart of Scotland’s sixteenth-century witch trials, from the Women’s Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden.
Paperback
352 pages
The King's Witches by Kate Foster
'Masterful . . . An ode for women in history.
I literally didn't look up from the first page to the last' – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal
Unravel this wildly propulsive historical novel that lends voices to the women at the heart of Scotland’s sixteenth-century witch trials, from the Women’s Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden.
The setting is Scotland, specifically Edinburgh, 1589. Princess Anna of Denmark is to wed King James VI of Scotland.
First, she must pass the trial period: one year of marriage to prove herself worthy. Under the watchful eye of her loyal lady-in-waiting, Kirsten, Anna resolves to be the perfect royal bride. Until she meets Lord Henry .
. . Meanwhile, young housemaid Jura has recently fled to the capital, seeking protection and anonymity.
But her newfound safety is soon threatened when she is caught up in the witchcraft mania that has gripped the country - and its new queen. '
A perfect read for fans of historical fiction, this gripping story explores what it means to be a woman in sixteenth-century Europe.
A beautifully written tale of love and duty, fear and courage' – Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author of The Echoes of Love'
A gripping, poignant novel that gives voices to those so often unheard in historical accounts' – Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women
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