I loved it. Atmospheric and so good.

Elizabeth Lee's debut novel is timely in its depiction of hysteria and persecution, and beautifully evokes a historical period poised between dark ignorance and long-overdue enlightenment.

A dark, bewitching and captivating read that had my heart in my mouth by the ending. A Romeo & Juliet love story framed by witchcraft, magic, fear and intolerance. I loved it

With a painfully unexpected ending, this is a story about loneliness, connection and female rage that fans of intensely atmospheric historical fiction will love.

A haunting tale with a brutal twist.

Witches and the dread they inspired are captured here with chilling deftness

An impressive debut . . . anyone who roots for the underdog will fall for Sarah . . . beautifully relevant.

Elizabeth Lee builds up a powerful atmosphere of menace, with danger lurking around every corner, until the mounting tension builds to boiling point.

This powerful story of forbidden love takes place during a time of persecution after the Pendle witch trials of 1612. At its heart is a wild young woman searching for what life can offer ... A tense and atmospheric ride.

Beautiful, tense (at points breathless!) historical fiction with meticulously researched description. I loved it.

Wonderfully original . . . devastating . . . and fabulously atmospheric too.

The pleasure of the novel lies in the tension between the familiar story of patriarchal injustice and a more complex investigation of supernatural belief and disbelief. It's a thrilling read. But, beyond the thrill, is the beauty of the language. Lancashire dialect and vocabulary are used to immense poetic affect, disarmingly evocative of time and place. The characters too, are well drawn and multi-faceted and its closure is both deeply satisfying and truly sad. A pleasure to read - with an undercurrent of genuine fear.

A gorgeous gothic novel ... sure to be loved by fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mercies ... Elizabeth Lee has conjured an engrossing tale of young love and a shattering story of the intolerance that reigned during the long shadow of the Witch Trials.

Elizabeth Lee's historical debut is a powerful tale of love, loyalty and prejudice.

Rich and lyrical

Inventive.

Utterly and completely wonderful: an intelligent, forensic portrait of a family. A thrillingly honest depiction of a long marriage and an unsentimental look at the lives of their four children, which also happens to be a hugely engaging, sometimes very funny, page-turner

Liane Moriarty is back with another tour de force

Acutely observed and often poignant, this is a brilliant portrayal of a long marriage, warts and all. Just as compelling [as Big Little Lies] - the story of a family that appeared perfect but is unravelling at top speed

Full of realistic characters and sharp human insights

Deliciously dark . . . An utterly absorbing mystery that will hook you in

[A] sharp and perceptive tale of ambition, pressure and family politics

Moriarty is excellent - amusing and astute - on the small indignities that make up a marriage, a family and a life . . . Possesses the insight and warmth that Moriarty brings to all her books

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Thrilling, a masterclass

Clever & relatable . . . Explores sibling bonds, parental relationships & how events can change your future forever

A real pleasure to read

With heart, humour and a killer plot - this is another smash hit read

The perfect mix of edge-of-your-seat plotting, well-crafted characters and a satisfying ending

A deliciously dark tense mystery drama

Thrilling

This will keep you guessing until the end

If you love a good mystery with deep emotion at its heart, this is the novel for you

Ingenious . . . This is one book you can't miss out on. Moriarty has an extraordinary talent. Thrilling

There is not a word wasted. I could not put it down

The ending is witty and satisfying, but comes with a dark twist. Apples Never Fall is another enjoyable offering full of intrigue, suspense and surprises, sure to delight

Praise for Liane Moriarty

Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for

Staggeringly brilliant, literally unputdownable

Keeps you guessing until the very end - perfect summer read

Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly

Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it

As brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive

A hell of a good book. Funny and scary

Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets

Like drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read

Perfect

Fascinating and compassionate

I loved every line of it

Funny and captivating

A cracking story cleverly told