Weyward

"I am a Weyward, and wild inside.

In the shadows of 2019, Kate escapes the clutches of her abusive partner, seeking refuge in the ramshackle Weyward Cottage, an ancestral gift from a distant great-aunt. Amidst tumbling ivy and an overgrown garden, Kate feels a world away from her tormentor, sensing that the cottage holds a long-buried secret—one that dates back to the witch-hunts of the 17th century.

The year is 1619, and Altha awaits trial for the murder of a local farmer trampled by his own herd. Trained by her mother in a magic rooted not in spells but in a profound understanding of the natural world, Altha finds herself ensnared by the suspicions surrounding her extraordinary abilities. In a society quick to condemn unusual women, Altha must summon all her powers to secure her freedom.

Fast forward to 1942, and amidst the chaos of World War II, Violet is confined within her family's decaying estate. Bound by societal conventions, she yearns for the education bestowed upon her brother and seeks solace in the memory of her deceased, rumored-to-be-mad mother. All that remains of her mother is a locket with the initial W and the word 'weyward' etched into her bedroom's baseboard.

Emilia Hart masterfully weaves the narratives of these three extraordinary women spanning five centuries in 'Weyward.' This astonishing debut is more than a novel; it's a testament to the resilience of women, offering an enthralling exploration of their strength across time."