1645, and Nicholas Pearce finds himself apprenticed to Judge William Percival - a former witch hunter - who is under pressure to resume his old profession.
Set in England on the brink of civil war where neighbours are turning against neighbours and superstition is rife.
Nicholas has a secret of his own one that could cost his life.

Set in the shadow of Pendle Hill, this is a dark, atmospheric, historical fiction with a great cast of characters. I really liked Will Percival, who was a complex character who had his own demons to bear.

Thank you, NetGalley and publishers, for the ARC