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The Vanishing Witch
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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The Vanishing Witch by Karen Maitland, author of the hugely popular Company of Liars will thrill fans of CJ Sansom and Kate Mosse with its chilling recreation of the Peasants' Revolt. It offers an intelligent, beautifully researched glimpse of a more deadly, superstitious era ... 'A compelling blend of historical grit and supernatural twists' Daily Mail on The Falcons of Fire and Ice By the pricking of my thumbs ... Lincoln, 1380. A raven-haired widow is newly arrived in John of Gaunt's city, with her two unnaturally beautiful children in tow. The widow Catlin seems kind, helping wool merchant Robert of Bassingham care for his ill wife. Surely it makes sense for Catlin and her family to move into Robert's home? But when first Robert's wife - and then others - start dying unnatural deaths, the whispers turn to witchcraft. The reign of Richard II brings bloody revolution, but does it also give shelter to the black arts? And which is more deadly for the innocents of Lincoln?
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Dogearedcopy
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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“A Dark Historical Tale of Witchcraft” set in 1380 Lincoln, England (reign of Richard II) — Just started so not much to say yet other than I‘m looking forward to digging into it!

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TheEllieMo
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 150
#BooksToRead #TBRPile #TBRMountain

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Caroline2
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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I really liked the medieval setting and the characters but the plot draggged too much and it was a bit predictable. Still enjoyed it tho. 👍 #scaryscavengerhunt (with a witch in it) #scarathlon #teamstoker

Linsy Love that pumpkin! 🎃 5y
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Caroline2
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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I am really enjoying this medieval tale at the mo! I‘m gripped and engrossed! Bring on the time travel.... 🤓
And that‘s one more point for #teamGryffindor!!! I mean, #teamstoker 😆 it‘s been a long night....! #scarathlon

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
RealBooks4ever This sounds good! 💜 5y
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Caroline2
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I‘m hoping this book is going to cast its witchy #spell on me tonight. 😉 #chillingphotochallenge #scarathlon #teamstoker

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Oryx
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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I can't believe I never knew this was five minutes from my work. I feel a few more lunchtime audiowalks coming on. Enjoying some medieval mystery with Karen Maitland.

IamIamIam Is that a boat? 7y
Oryx @IamIamIam yeah it's a house boat on the canal. 7y
IamIamIam That's so cool!!!!! 7y
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Oryx @IamIamIam sometimes I think it would be great to live on one, and then I remember I'd have nowhere to store my books ☺️ 7y
IamIamIam LOL, a scary thought!!! You'd really have to commit to a digital library!!! 7y
Cinfhen Pretty 7y
drokka I considered a tiny home until I remembered my library. Then I thought I'd just get a second one; you could get a second boat 😁 7y
Oryx @drokka perfect! One to live in, one for the library. And maybe a rope between them, in case I want to move. I'm on it. 7y
LeahBergen This looks amazing. My husband and I want to rent one of these for a holiday. 7y
Oryx @LeahBergen I've done that once, was lovely and relaxing, and lots of lovely pubs to stop off at. 7y
LeahBergen @Oryx Your mentioning of "lots of pubs" has just sealed the deal for me! ? 7y
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Balibee146
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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Very keen on this #TBRsomeday

I-read-and-eat I love Karen Maitland. This was a good book 😊 7y
Balibee146 @I-read-and-eat i think I have The Gallows Curse tbr as well! Have a hunch I will love her..... 7y
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Clare_Riley
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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The atmosphere in this book is pitched just right - I got a real feel for the superstition of that time. I don't know quite who I was rooting for though; they were all quite unpleasant characters (except for the very poor, put upon Gunther and his family). I loved the chapter headings - all little homilies on how to ward off witches, have good luck or inspire love. I might have to see if some of them work!!

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I-read-and-eat
The Vanishing Witch | Karen Maitland
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My first bookpair for #historymonth is actually a booktrio. Ian Mortimer's book is well a written, witty introduction to late medieval England. If you say medieval England you say The Canterbury Tales. Chaucer actually made me laugh with some of his stories. Others are a bit less entertaining but it's a great read. And Maitland's novel about a witch in fourteenth century England is a great autumn read. Let me know your picks for #historymonth!

LeahBergen This is so great! 8y
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