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The Cornish Witch

by Elena Collins

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A Cornish mystery across two centuries

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A Cornish mystery across two centuries

In St Mawgen Cove, a secret carried in a letter draws Megan into a village history shaped by stories of smugglers, shipwrecks and a watchful witch. The narrative moves between her present-day search and 1625, when Susanna and her daughter Katel face suspicion after misfortune strikes their close-knit fishing community. These linked timelines connect a family mystery with the danger of being cast as an outsider, while the historical strand explores how fear and blame can gather around women without social protection. The description frames the mystery around whether Megan can bring peace to the present and to the women whose story has lingered for centuries.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in historical fiction with a present-day mystery alongside a seventeenth-century storyline.
  • Readers drawn to Cornish village settings and folklore involving witches, smugglers and shipwrecks.
  • Readers interested in themes of family bonds, suspicion and women’s vulnerability.

Themes

Family secretsWitchcraft accusationsFolklore and local historyMother-daughter bondsFear and blame

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Book overview

The BRAND NEW spellbinding historical novel from bestseller Elena Collins. 'Heartbreaking and hopeful, it's a brilliant read.' Nicola Cornick

Now: When Megan's father gets a letter containing a secret from the past, he asks her to go to the Cornish village of St Mawgen Cove to get to the bottom of the mystery. Megan is happy to take a holiday after a challenging year but as soon as she checks into The Ship Inn something feels amiss. There are noises in the room above, the locals tell tales of smugglers and shipwrecks and she can't escape the story of the witch who waits and watches, weeping on the top of the cliff.

1625: Susanna and her daughter Katel live a contented life, but without the protection of a husband and father, Susanna fears for Katel's future as she blossoms into womanhood. The fishing community of St Mawgen Cove is close knit but when misfortune arrives in the cove, it's not long before villagers are looking for someone to blame. And when talk turns to witches, Susanna knows she and Katel are no longer safe.

Can Megan bring peace to St Mawgen and to two women who have been broken-hearted for centuries?

Bestseller Elena Collins is back with an unforgettable historical mystery about secrets, longing and the power of a mother's love. Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Nicola Cornick, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas.

Readers love Elena Collins:

'This is a wonderfully well-written book, atmospheric, immersive, heart-touching, heart-breaking.'

'Really well written book, love the history and the mystery surrounding the story, what sadness surrounds this lady of old, cannot wait for your next book Elena.'

'An enthralling blend of known fact, myth and imagination with believable characters, atmospheric descriptions and fascinating locations all told with warmth and compassion.'

'The brilliant story of Kate Ferrers was entrancing with all of the well written characters coming to life from the page in a thrilling tale of love, friendships and loss, magnificent!'

'Elena writes so cleverly and with good humour, I was gripped and couldn't wait to read more and have my imagination play me the story as I swept from page to page. 5 big shiny stars!!!!'

Praise for Elena Collins:

'The emotionally powerful story of Katherine Ferrers really gripped me and the spooky sightings of her ghost were spine-tingling. Elena writes so beautifully and weaves the threads of the stories together so masterfully. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, it's a brilliant read.' Nicola Cornick

'A wonderful book by a fabulous author. Very highly recommended.' Louise Douglas

'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it's a must-read. Collins's detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra Walsh

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