The Winter Witch
Book description
New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackston transports readers to the windswept mountains of Wales in The Winter Witch, an enthralling tale of love and magic.
In her small early nineteenth century Welsh town, there is no one quite like Morgana. She is small and quick and pretty enough to…
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2 authors picked The Winter Witch as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The writing by Paula Brackston is A+. Morgana, the main character emerges fully drawn; I felt like I knew her immediately.
This is a woman who doesn't speak! The author writes clear and vivid descriptions—so visual that it puts me deeply into the scenes, and that keeps my attention strong.
Morgana has a kind of wild nature in the Welsh countryside, making her mysterious that is contrasted by her silence. Her marriage to Cai becomes a tumble of love, anxiety, and fear, which adds a haunting tension.
I especially found Morgana’s witch-walking to be amazing, and I was cheering for…
A fan recommended this book to me, and after reading it I added it to my “Favorite Love Stories” list. It’s a slowly built love story integral to a larger plot, making this much more than a “will these two fall in love.” The characters feel like real people and the interesting historical setting and skillful prose pulled me in even more. It has all the pieces of the perfect blend, with an added gothic vibe that I loved.
From Kay's list on a perfect blend of fantasy/adventure/romance.
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