The Witchfinder's Sister
2017
First Published
3.60
Average Rating
358
Number of Pages
THE MOST THRILLING HISTORICAL DEBUT OF 2017 Based on the shocking true story of the infamous witchfinder Matthew Hopkins, this haunting and gripping novel is perfect for fans of The Miniaturist, Sarah Waters and The Essex Serpent. 'The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...'
- When Alice Hopkins' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town: whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women's names. To what lengths will Matthew's obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan?
Avg Rating
3.60
Number of Ratings
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Author
Beth Underdown
Author · 2 books
Beth Underdown was born in Rochdale. Before becoming an author, she worked as a waitress, a cookbook editorial assistant and for an exam board. She began writing her first novel while studying Creative Writing at the University of Manchester, where she is now a lecturer. In her spare time, Beth enjoys hiking and cake; her comfort reads are Wolf Hall and the ghost stories of MR James. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @bethunderdown - come and say hi!
