Weyward

Across three centuries, "Weyward" weaves a captivating tapestry of resilience, nature, and ancestral power, connecting the lives of extraordinary women bound by blood and an uncanny communion with the wild. In 2019, Kate flees a suffocating life in London, seeking refuge in the crumbling Weyward Cottage inherited from her mysterious great-aunt in Cumbria. Here, she unearths a hidden legacy, a whisper of magic embedded in the very bones of the house, dating back to the brutal witch-hunts of the 17th century. Her journey intertwines with that of Violet, a spirited young woman in 1942, more at home among insects and trees than in society's confines, whose life takes an irreversible turn amidst personal tragedy and burgeoning self-discovery. Anchoring these narratives is Altha, accused of witchcraft in 1619, whose profound connection to nature and animals makes her a target in a superstitious world. As her trial unfolds, the ancient magic of the Weyward women – untamed, fiercely independent, and intrinsically linked to the earth – reveals itself to be a powerful, defiant force against oppression. This novel explores the enduring strength of women, the secrets passed through generations, and the wild magic that refuses to be extinguished.