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Sometimes I can almost remember what it was like before-

But I cannot even write my own story.

'Beautifully written and a thoroughly absorbing read. I found it impossible to put down' Deborah Carr, USA Today Bestseller

THE TOWN OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE 1643

Civil war is ripping England…

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This is another book set at the time of the English civil war and one I nearly didn't read!
I didn't think I'd enjoy reading about witchcraft and the ways of the English country folk, but the plot and writing style meant that in the end, I couldn't put it down.
At its heart, it's another murder mystery, but the beliefs at the time caused the local magistrate to determine there had to be a witch behind the deaths.
The story is more than just a whodunit, however. Interwoven with the mystery is a powerful story involving the lives of…

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