Nominated for the Skroutz Book Awards 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

Three women, five centuries, one secret that binds them forever.

2019: Wanting to escape her abusive past, Kate leaves London and finds refuge in a dilapidated cottage she has inherited. She soon discovers that the house hides a secret lost in the depths of the 17th century.

1619: Altha is accused of using witchcraft that led to the death of a farmer. With all the evidence against her, she will need to summon all her strength to maintain her freedom.

1942: As World War II rages, Violet lives trapped in her family's grand, crumbling mansion and longs for her mother, who is rumored to have gone mad before her death. The only mementos she has from her are a locket with the initial G and the word "wayward" carved into her bedroom.

Praise for the book:

"Brave and original... a spellbinding story about what can happen when the natural world collides with the legacy left by the witches of previous generations." – SARAH PENNER, author of The Lost Apothecary

"A stunning debut that shines a light on the female experience. I loved it." – GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time

"The writing is amazing and each narrator is as captivating as the next. Vivid, intriguing, compelling. Truly magical." – ABIGAIL DEAN, author of Girl A

"A sharp story about the endurance and hidden strength of women, brimming with clever, delightful magic." – BRIDGET COLLINS, author of The Binding

"A gripping book you can't put down. A stunning story of endurance, resilience, and the power of women, set against the fragility and beauty of nature." – ABI DARÉ, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice

"Beautifully written and intricate as a spider's web, this book tells an intergenerational story of sorrow, love, and strength." – SUNYI DEAN, author of The Book Eaters