The Familiars by Stacey Halls (Paperback)
In 1612 Lancashire, Fleetwood Shuttleworth fears her pregnancy will cost her life after repeated stillbirths. When she befriends midwife Alice Gray, hope returns. But as witchcraft accusations sweep the region and the Lancaster trials approach, Fleetwood must risk everything to protect the woman who may save her child...read the full blurb.
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| Weight | 404 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 128 × 35 × 197 mm |
| Author | Stacey Halls |
| Condition | New |
| Format | Paperback |
| Genre | Adult, Book Club, Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic, Historical, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Witches |
| Publication Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Bonnier Books Ltd |
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The Familiars by Stacey Halls is a historical novel inspired by the true events of the Lancashire witch trials of 1612. Set in the north of England, it follows a young noblewoman caught between fear, superstition, and the desperate hope of saving her child.
Fleetwood Shuttleworth is only seventeen and already pregnant for the fourth time. Living at Gawthorpe Hall with her husband Richard, she faces increasing pressure to produce a healthy heir. After suffering three devastating stillbirths, Fleetwood secretly reads a letter from her doctor revealing a terrifying truth: another pregnancy could cost her life.
Determined to survive and protect her unborn child, Fleetwood meets Alice Gray, a young and knowledgeable midwife. Alice promises she can help Fleetwood carry her baby safely to birth and prove the doctor wrong. But their growing friendship draws unwanted attention.
As rumours of witchcraft spread across Lancashire, Alice becomes entangled in the accusations sweeping through the region. With the notorious Lancaster witch trials approaching, Fleetwood risks her reputation and safety to protect the woman she believes can save her life.
As fear and suspicion grip the community, both women must face the dangers of a world where belief in witchcraft can mean imprisonment or death. The Familiars is a story of courage, friendship, and the struggle to survive in a time ruled by fear and superstition.
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