Shakespeare's Witch (Web of Witches) - Softcover

Grosser, Samantha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0648305252 ISBN 13: 9780648305255

Publisher: Sam Grosser Books, 2019

Synopsis

"Un-put-down-able! Dark, complicated and intense. I loved it!” - Coffee & Ink Books

In an age where witchcraft is a crime, foretelling the future seems more of a curse than a gift for seamstress Sarah Stone. But in spite of the danger she cannot turn aside from the Spirits’ call. When she sees her own death and her brother Tom’s in a reading for Will Shakespeare, she begs the playwright to abandon his latest work. But Will refuses, aware the play is one of his best. And so rehearsals for Macbeth begin.

After her vision, Sarah fears for her life – the Spirits never lie. A strange darkness seems to haunt London’s Bankside, and when Tom sets out to seduce boy player John Upton, the boy sees the hand of witchcraft in his own forbidden desires for men. Then Sarah weaves a spell to win the lead actor’s love, and John, terrified for the safety of his soul, begins to make his accusations.

As rehearsals continue, Sarah and Tom must struggle to convince John he is mistaken and that his sins are his own – their lives and the fortune of the play are at stake. But the Spirits have spoken – will the fate that Sarah foresaw come to pass or is their destiny their own to decide?

Praise for Shakespeare's Witch

“I absolutely fell head-over-heels for this novel, would read it again in a friggin’ heartbeat and want everything she ever writes for the rest of my natural born life.” - Pursuing Stacie

“steeped in swirling, eerie darkness, there is romance, magic and sex, plus a touch of dark, grisly history ... one of those unforgettable books which will stay with you long after turning the last page.” - Chicks, Rogues and Scandals

“Samantha Grosser expertly explores a plethora of oft-studied Shakespeare topics: incest, duty, power, witchcraft, love, God, etc. The story of the novel itself evokes the bard with echoes of his dialogue and plot motifs.” - Amy's Booket

"I am a huge fan of unique reads, so I definitely enjoyed Shakespeare's Witch! Grosser's writing talent is stellar and I stayed engrossed the entire time. Only when I reached the end did I realize I was holding my breath." - Passages to the Past

“Be prepared to be at the edge of your seat wondering what might happen next–and even when you think you know for sure, you might not be so certain after all.”- Juliette Sebock

About this title

Review

"Shakespeare's Witch is, by far, one of the most intriguing and unique historical novels I've ever read ... sheer brilliance." - MacsBooks

About this edition

• Publisher: Sam Grosser Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0648305252
• ISBN 13: 9780648305255
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314