A Season of Monstrous Conceptions

In 17th-century London, Sarah Davis, a midwifes apprentice, discovers she has supernatural powers and is caught up in a web of magic and intrigue created by those who want to use her power for themselves, threatening to unmake the earth itself.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

In the bustling city of 17th-century London, a peculiar phenomenon emerged: the birth of unnatural babies, adorned with eyes that gleamed in the darkness and webbed digits that seemed tailor-made for the sea. Sarah Davis, a young woman with a hidden supernatural nature, found herself drawn to this enigmatic world, seeking solace and a fresh start in the bustling metropolis. Hiding her unique abilities, she took on the role of an apprentice midwife to a member of the illegal Worshipful Company of Midwives, hoping to forge a path of independence and fulfillment. However, as she witnessed the emergence of these extraordinary beings, the fear of the Devil's work spread like wildfire throughout London.

When the wealthy Lady Wren sought the expertise of Sarah to guide her through her pregnancy, Sarah quickly won the favor of her husband, the renowned architect Lord Christopher Wren. Lord Christopher's fascination with the uncanny was bordering on obsession, and Sarah found herself caught in the gravitational pull of his enigmatic presence. As Sarah delved deeper into the world of pregnancy and childbirth, she discovered that she possessed a power that few others possessed—the ability to heal and manipulate the natural world.

However, Sarah's power came with a price, and those who sought to harness it for their own purposes became increasingly dangerous. She found herself entangled in a web of magic and intrigue, where the stakes were higher than she could have ever imagined. The pursuit of her power threatened to unmake the very earth itself, and Sarah knew that she must navigate through a treacherous landscape filled with danger and betrayal.

As Sarah struggled to protect herself and those she loved, she discovered that the true enemy was not the Devil himself, but the human heart. The greed, jealousy, and ambition of those who sought to control her power drove them to commit acts that were beyond comprehension. Sarah knew that she had to be stronger than ever before if she was to survive and prevent the destruction that loomed over London.

In the end, Sarah emerged victorious, using her power to heal the sick and protect the innocent. She became a hero in the eyes of those who had once feared her, and her legacy lived on for generations to come. The birth of unnatural babies in 17th-century London may have been a strange and terrifying phenomenon, but it was also a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 135 x 210 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250884015