The stage is set and the witch-hunt is about to begin.
'I am no witch. I have not sold my soul to the devil for powers. What I am has never openly been whispered of,yet it is enough that people would hang for it.'
England,1645.
After his half-brother dies,aspiring playwright Nicholas Pearce is apprenticed to Judge William Percival,an infamous former witch-hunter who is under pressure to resume his old profession.
In a country torn apart by civil war,with escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants,Royalists and Roundheads,and rumours of witchcraft,Nicholas hides a secret: the dead sing. He hears their secrets,but will he find the courage to speak up to save innocent lives,even if it means putting himself in great danger
A spellbinding debut novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls,Laura Purcell and Bridget Collins.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780008566654Number of pages: 352Weight: 840 gDimensions: 240 x 159 x 33 mm
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Praise for Stacey Thomas's spellbinding debut,The Revels:
'A darkly fascinating,spellbinding novel that captivated me with its fresh perspective and twists.'- Jennifer Saint,Sunday Times bestselling author of Elektra
'What can I say about The Revels Beautiful prose,lyrical dialogue,a sense of intrigue and possibility challenging the reader's assumptions and weaving a spell throughout the highly accomplished plot. Truly a debut for the ages!'- Natalie Chandler,bestselling author of Believe Me
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