The Lie Tree

In the restrictive, patriarchal world of Victorian England, Faith Sunderly finds her life upended when her scandalous naturalist father, Reverend Erasmus Sunderly, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Shunned and disbelieved, Faith secretly investigates his demise, stumbling upon his most peculiar secret: the Lie Tree. This ancient, fantastical plant thrives on whispered untruths, bearing fruit that, when consumed, reveals hidden truths related to the lie it absorbed. Gifted with a cunning intellect and a knack for deception, Faith uses the tree's power to piece together the fragments of her father's research and the true nature of his death. As she delves deeper into the web of secrets surrounding her family and the rigid island community, Faith discovers that lies, while offering temporary power, can entangle one in dangerous and unforeseen consequences, challenging her understanding of truth, morality, and her own identity.