In this new novel by New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin, two women, bound by blood and betrayal, discover that keeping silent can be life-threatening for them across the centuries. Lilith Legare has been experiencing strange phenomena since her mother’s death: plants follow her touch, animals stay with her, and her birthmark tingles. On top of that, she is haunted by nightmares in which she is burned alive.
Her search for answers takes her from Savannah to England, to the crumbling Brackenmere Manor. There, Lilith uncovers an unexpected inheritance, tied to danger. At the same time, in 1645 Suffolk, Sybil Brantham fights a witch persecution. As a wealthy, well-educated widow, she is threatened by men who fear her independence.
Tropes:
- 🛍️ Witch hunt
- ⏳ Dual timeline
- 🧿 Family legacy
- 🏚️ Spooky manor
- 🔮 Hidden magic
- 👭 Sisterly bond