The Briar Book of the Dead

In the town of Silverton, the Briar family of witches, who have been given dispensation by the church to practice sorcery in return for protecting the borders of the Darklands, train Ellie Briar as a steward. When her grandmother dies, Ellie's cousin Audra becomes the new Briar Witch, and Ellie discovers a new ability to see and speak to the dead. This leads her to uncover sinister family secrets and a devastating plot that threatens to destroy everything the Briar witches have sacrificed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Nestled within the captivating universe of the acclaimed All the Murmuring Bones and The Path of Thorns, this mesmerizing Gothic fairy tale unfurls, weaving a tapestry of ghosts, witches, deadly secrets, and past sins. It promises to captivate fans of Hannah Whitten and Ava Reid with its exquisite storytelling.

Ellie Briar, the first non-witch born into her family for generations, stands at the crossroads of tradition and destiny. The Briar family, renowned witches, preside over the town of Silverton, using their skills and magic to care for its inhabitants. In a world where sorcery is met with condemnation, the church has granted them a dispensation in exchange for their protection of the borders of the Darklands, where the feared Leech Lords hold sway.

Ellie, trained as a steward and entrusted with the administration of the town, faces the persistent interest of the church while navigating the intricacies of her new role. When her grandmother unexpectedly passes away, Ellie's cousin Audra ascends to the position of Briar Witch, catapulting Ellie into a realm of unexpected challenges. As she delves deeper into her newfound abilities to see and speak to the dead, Ellie uncovers sinister family secrets, tales of burnings, lost grimoires, and evil spells. Reeling from one revelation to the next, she embarks on a quest for answers, seeking guidance from the long-dead. However, her search for truth brings her face to face with a devastating plot that threatens to obliterate everything the Briar witches have sacrificed.

Told in the award-winning author's trademark gorgeous, addictive prose, this intricate tale unfolds like a tapestry, intricately weaving the struggles of a family of witches against the weight of past sins and persecution. Prepare to be immersed in a world of magic, mystery, and danger as Ellie Briar discovers the true nature of her family's legacy and the price they must pay to protect their secrets and preserve their existence.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803364544