The Witchfinder's Assistant

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written and a thoroughly absorbing read. I found it impossible to put down' Deborah Carr, Bestseller Readers are loving : THE TOWN OF WEM, SHROPSHIRE 1643 Civil war is ripping England apart. Families are divided, emotions run high. Whether on the bleakness of the moors or in snug, wood-panelled rooms, danger lurks. A body is found, its mouth pierced with thorns. The Justice of the Peace, a godly man, is certain that witchcraft is involved. Only his assistant, former cavalryman John Carne, looks for reason where others see demons and witches. But John has secrets of his own – secrets that concern his cold and distant wife. And it’s not long before the darkness that has engulfed Wem grows darker still… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'… a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The final denouement was a surprise, and was told in a and interesting manner. Wickedness can sometimes be hidden behind a fair face.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A well researched and intriguing look at England in 1643…- this one pulled me in and kept me reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'…an historical novel for our own times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The historical setting is , and Goldstraw does an excellent job of capturing the tension and paranoia of the time'