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Take this as a warning: if you are not able or willing to control yourself, it will be not only you who suffers the consequences, but those around you, as well.
New Oldbury, 1821
In the wake of a scandal, the Montrose family and their three daughters—Catherine, Lydia and Emeline—flee Boston for their new country home, Willow Hall.
The estate seems sleepy and idyllic. But a subtle menace creeps into the atmosphere, a remnant of a dark history that calls to Lydia, and to the youngest, Emeline.
All three daughters will be irrevocably changed by what follows, but none more than Lydia, who must draw on a power she never knew she possessed if she wants to protect those she loves. For Willow Hall’s secrets will rise, in the end…
Everyone is enchanted by The Witch of Willow Hall!
‘Beautifully written, with an intriguing plot full of suspense and mystery, The Witch of Willow Hall will cast a spell over every reader.’
Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me
‘A wonderful debut novel.’
Linda Finlay, author of The Flower Seller
‘I hope Hester Fox goes on to write many more such novels. I for one will be buying them.’
Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Ballymor
‘I love the novel, and will be looking forward to all new works by this talented author!’
Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author
And readers have fallen under the spell too!
‘I could NOT put this thing down!’
‘The book pulls you in from the beginning with many twists and turns. I didn’t want to put it down, and could not wait to see what was going to happen next.’
‘Historical fiction with a side of romance and major helping of creepiness, this debut novel hits the mark!’
‘The ULTIMATE page turner!’
HESTER FOX comes to writing from a background in the museum field as a collections maintenance technician. This job has taken her from historic houses to fine art museums, where she has the privilege of cleaning and caring for collections that range from paintings by old masters, to ancient artefacts, to early American furniture.
She is a keen painter and has a master’s degree in historical archaeology, as well as a background in medieval studies and art history. Hester lives outside of Boston with her husband and two cats.
The Witch of Willow Hall is her debut novel.
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For Donna
(and Roland, too) Not lost, but gone before.
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