The Vanishing Witch by Karen Maitland

The Vanishing Witch: A Dark Historical Tale of Witchcraft and Rebellion

Author: Karen Maitland
ISBN: 9781472215000
Publisher: Headline Review
Year: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Language: English

About This Book

England, the reign of Richard II. The poor are growing poorer, landowners are lining their pockets, and in a world where nothing can be taken at face value, trust is a dangerous luxury. When a charming raven-haired widow arrives in the life of a wealthy wool merchant — clutching her necklace of bloodstones — the stage is set for a dark and gripping tale of desire, deception, and death.

As people begin dying unnatural deaths and the peasants rise in rebellion, witchcraft is suspected at every turn. But who is truly to blame? Karen Maitland weaves history, folklore, and atmospheric menace into a compulsive medieval thriller that lingers long after the final page.

Why This Book Is Perfect For You

• Fans of dark historical fiction set in medieval England
• Those drawn to witchcraft, folklore, and the occult in literature
• Readers who love atmospheric, character-driven mysteries with a supernatural edge
• Admirers of Karen Maitland, C. J. Sansom, and Hilary Mantel

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