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The Witchfinder’s Assistant

By: Ruth Goldstraw
Narrated by: Ciaran Saward
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'Beautifully written and a thoroughly absorbing read. I found it impossible to put down' Deborah Carr, USA Today Bestseller

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…

©2024 Ruth Goldstraw (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Historical Horror Mystery Paranormal Witchcraft England Magic Magic Users
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I loved the content and plot in this story. Typically you can solve the mystery fairly quickly, but in this story I was guessing till the end! Excellent narration also.

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I liked how the author stuck to the facts during the actual witch trials and the absurdity of the so-called pious of the time.

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