The Silver Witch

Brackston, Paula

3.89

7,993 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 142727729X ISBN 13: 9781427277299

Publisher: Macmillan Audio, 2015

A year after her husbands sudden death, ceramic artist Tilda Fordwells finally moves into the secluded Welsh cottage that was to be their new home. She hopes that the tranquil surroundings will help ease her grief, and lessen her disturbing visions of Mats death. Instead, the lake in the valley below her cottage seems to spark something dormant in her a sensitivity, and a power of some sort. Animals are drawn to her, electricity shorts out when shes near, and strangest of all, she sees a new vision; a boatful of ancient people approaching her across the water. On this same lake in Celtic times lived Seren, a witch and shaman. She was respected but feared, kept separate from the community for her strange looks. When a vision came to her of the Prince amid a nest of vipers she warned of betrayal from one of his own. Prince Brynach both loved and revered her, but could not believe someone close to him wished him harm, even as the danger grew. In her own time, Tildas grief begins to fade beside her newfound powers and a fresh love. When she explores the lakes ancient magic and her own she discovers Seren, the woman in her vision of the boat. Their two lives strangely mirror each others, suggesting a strong connection between the women. As Tilda comes under threat from a dark power, one reminiscent of Serens prophecy, she must rely on Seren and ancient magic if death and disaster is not to shatter her life once more.

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Review:

The Winter Witch is one of the most magical and compelling novels I've ever read. A tender and exquisitely written tale, with a heroine who continues to haunt your dreams long after you close the book. (Karen Maitland)

A sensitive, beautifully written account . . . If the Bronte sisters had penned magical realism, this would have been the result. (Guardian, on The Winter Witch)

Compelling (Guardian, on The Midnight Witch)

A riveting tale of sorcery and time travel. (Maria Claire, on The Witch's Daughter)

A gorgeous mash-up of ghost story and Celtic folklore, written with a natural ear for poetry. (Saga)

Book Description:

The Silver Witch is an enchanting tale of love and ancient magic set in the glorious Welsh landscape, past and present.

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