The Witchfinders Assistant (Paperback)

Ruth Goldstraw

ISBN 10: 0008697841 / ISBN 13: 9780008697846

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 2024

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Paperback. 'Beautifully written and a thoroughly absorbing read. I found it impossible to put down' Deborah Carr, USA Today Bestseller THE TOWN OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE 1643Civil war is ripping England apart.Families are divided, emotions run high.Whether on the bleakness of the moors or in snug, wood-panelled rooms, danger lurks.A body is found, its mouth pierced with thorns.The Justice of the Peace, a godly man, is certain that witchcraft is involved.Only his assistant, former cavalryman John Carne, looks for reason where others see demons and witches.But John has secrets of his own secrets that concern his cold and distant wife. And its not long before the darkness that has engulfed Wem grows darker stillReaders are loving The Witchfinder's Assistant:'Fascinating a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read''The final denouement was a surprise, and was told in a thrilling and interesting manner. Wickedness can sometimes be hidden behind a fair face. I enjoyed it very much''A well researched and intriguing look at England in 1643Goldstraw's an excellent storyteller- this one pulled me in and kept me reading''Engaging and absorbingan historical novel for our own times''The historical setting is richly detailed, and Goldstraw does an excellent job of capturing the tension and paranoia of the time' 'Beautifully written and a thoroughly absorbing read. I found it impossible to put down' Deborah Carr, USA Today Bestseller Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Witchfinders Assistant (Paperback)
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008697841
• ISBN 13: 9780008697846
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Sometimes I can almost remember what it was like before—

I was about God’s business—

But I cannot even write my own story.

THE TOWN OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE 1643

Civil war is ripping England apart.

Families are divided, emotions run high.

Whether on the bleakness of the moors or in snug, wood-panelled rooms, danger lurks.

A body is found, its mouth pierced with thorns.

The Justice of the Peace, a godly man, is certain that witchcraft is involved.

Only his assistant, former cavalryman John Carne, looks for reason where others see demons and witches.

But John has secrets of his own – secrets that concern his cold and distant wife. And it’s not long before the darkness that has engulfed Wem grows darker still…