Stacey Halls
The Familiars: The dark, captivating Sunday Times bestseller and original break-out witch-lit novel
The Familiars: The dark, captivating Sunday Times bestseller and original break-out witch-lit novel
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In order to save her child, Fleetwood Shuttleworth must trust a stranger and risk her life. She meets Alice Gray, a young midwife who promises to help her give birth to a healthy baby. As Alice is drawn into the witchcraft accusations, Fleetwood risks everything to help her.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
The Household: A Novel by Stacey Halls
Stacey Halls' eagerly awaited new novel, "The Household," is now available for pre-order! This captivating tale of women, witchcraft, and the fight against power promises to be a delightful read from start to finish.
"The Household" is a Sunday Times Bestseller, Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, and an original breakout witchlit novel. The book features a stunning brand new cover edition, making it a must-have for fans of the genre.
In the story, Fleetwood Shuttleworth is 17 years old, married, and pregnant for the fourth time. However, as the mistress at Gawthorpe Hall, she still has no living child, and her husband, Richard, is eagerly waiting for an heir. When Fleetwood discovers a letter that she wasn't supposed to read from the doctor who delivered her third stillbirth, she is dealt a crushing blow: she will not survive another pregnancy.
Fleetwood's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Alice Gray, a young midwife. Alice promises to help Fleetwood give birth to a healthy baby and prove the physician wrong. As Alice becomes entangled in the witchcraft accusations sweeping the North-West, Fleetwood risks everything by trying to help her. But is there more to Alice than meets the eye?
As the legendary trial at Lancaster approaches, Fleetwood's stomach continues to grow, and time is running out. Both their lives are at stake, and only they know the truth. Only they can save each other.
Stacey Halls is a writer of remarkable originality, imagination, and sense of place. Her novels are known for their atmospheric quality, intelligence, accessibility, and the ability to leave a lasting impression on readers. "The Household" is no exception, and is sure to be a treasured addition to anyone's book collection.
"The Household" has received rave reviews from critics and readers alike. Jessie Burton, author of "The Miniaturist," praised the book as "assured and alluring," stating that it is "a beautiful tale of women and witchcraft and the fight against power." Kate Mosse, author of "The Tax Inspector," described Halls as a "writer of great originality, great imagination, and great sense of place." Cosmopolitan magazine also praised the book, calling it "captivating" and "a must-read for fans of historical fiction."
Pre-order your copy of "The Household" today and get ready to be transported to a world of magic, mystery, and intrigue. Don't miss out on this captivating tale of women and witchcraft, and the fight against power.
Weight: 326g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786584151
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