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The Vanishing Witch

By: Karen Maitland
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The critically acclaimed Queen of the Dark Ages, author of Company of Liars, introduces a chilling novel set against the backdrop of the Peasants' Revolt.

Take one wealthy merchant. Add one charming widow. And one dying wife.

The reign of Richard II is troubled, the poor are about to become poorer still and landowners are lining their pockets. It's a case of every man for himself, whatever his status or wealth. But in a world where nothing can be taken at face value, who can you trust? The dour wool merchant? His impulsive son? The stepdaughter with the hypnotic eyes? Or the raven-haired widow clutching her necklace of bloodstones?

And when people start dying unnatural deaths and the peasants decide it's time to fight back, it's all too easy to spy witchcraft at every turn.

©2014 Karen Maitland (P)2014 Headline Digital Historical Fiction Fiction Thought-Provoking Magic Witchcraft
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I love her books but this one had as many twists and turns as a twisty turny thing. Keeps you guessing until the end and you'll still be surprised by the outcome.

Maitland at her best

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As with all the books that came before I have thoroughly enjoyed this story, it is rich and fulfilling and wonderfully interspersed with folklore.
I was though no so keen (sorry!) on the narrator, much preferring the narrator of the previous books. I got used to him but just didn’t enjoy his voices as much.

Another triumph from Karen Maitland

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I Love the skilful story woven with actual historical events. The narrators were just right.

A great story

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I love Karen Maitland’s books and the way she sets her novels in a medieval past full of suspicion and belief of the supernatural.

This novel doesn’t disappoint. Unputdownable and full of twists and the usual quirkiness.

The Vanishing Witch

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This is my 4th book by this artist and my favourite so far. A good story with easily to identifiable characters.

My favourite so far

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