A masterpiece . . . I literally didn't look up from the first page to the last' - Janice
Hallett bestselling author of The Appeal The King's Witches by Kate Foster is a compelling
and beautiful historical novel that gives voices to the women at the heart of the real-life
witch trials in sixteenth-century Scotland. Women whisper secrets to each other it is how we
survive. 1589. Princess Anna of Denmark is betrothed to King James VI of Scotland. Before they
can wed Anna must pass a trial period: one year of marriage to prove herself worthy of being
Scotland's new Queen. With her loyal and pious lady-in-waiting Kirsten by her side Anna
resolves to be the perfect royal bride. Until she meets Lord Henry . . . Meanwhile in North
Berwick young housemaid Jura practises the healing charms taught to her by her mother. When
she realizes she is no longer safe she escapes to Edinburgh only to find herself caught up in
the witchcraft mania that has gripped not just the capital but the new queen . . .
'Enthralling compelling and at times chilling . . . An utterly timely tale' - D. V. Bishop
prize-winning author of Ritual of Fire 'A beautifully written tale of love and duty fear and
courage' - Jenny Ashcroft bestselling author of The Echoes of Love 'A gripping poignant
novel that gives voices to those so often unheard in historical accounts' - Elizabeth Lee
author of Cunning Women *The Maiden was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction on 05 03
2024
