The Silver Witch (Shadow Chronicles)

Review The Winter Witch is one of the most magical and compelling novels I've ever read. A tender and exquisitely written tale, with a heroine who continues to haunt your dreams long after you close the book. ― Karen Maitland A sensitive, beautifully written account . . . If the Bronte sisters had penned magical realism, this would have been the result. ― Guardian, on The Winter Witch Compelling ― Guardian, on The Midnight Witch A riveting tale of sorcery and time travel. ― Maria Claire, on The Witch's Daughter A gorgeous mash-up of ghost story and Celtic folklore, written with a natural ear for poetry. ― Saga Product Description My mind is like the willow; it flexes and springs. My heart is a knot of oak. Let them try to wound me. Let them try. One year after artist Tilda Forwells loses her husband, she is finally ready to move into the secluded Welsh cottage they were meant to be sharing together. In the valley below her mountain home is a mystical lake which inspires a strange energy in her. She starts to experience potent dreams, visions, presentiments which all lead her to Seren, the witch and shaman who legend has it lived on this lakeshore in Celtic times. As Tilda explores the lake's powers and her own, her connection to Seren grows stronger. And when she comes under grave threat, she must rely on Seren and this ancient magic to save her. Book Description The Silver Witch is an enchanting tale of love and ancient magic set in the glorious Welsh landscape, past and present. From the Back Cover My mind is like the willow; it flexes and springs. My heart is a knot of oak. Let them try to wound me. Let them try. One year after artist Tilda Forwells loses her husband, she is finally ready to move into the secluded Welsh cottage they were meant to be sharing together. In the valley below her mountain home is a mystical lake which inspires a strange energy in her. She starts to experience potent dreams, visions, presentiments which all lead her to Seren, the witch and shaman who legend has it lived on this lakeshore in Celtic times. As Tilda explores the lake's powers and her own, her connection to Seren grows stronger. And when she comes under grave threat, she must rely on Seren and this ancient magic to save her. Praise for Paula Brackston 'A riveting tale of sorcery and time travel' Marie Claire, on The Witch's Daughter Compelling Guardian on The Midnight Witch 'A sensitive, beautifully written account . . . If the Bronte sisters had penned magical realism, this would have been the result.' Guardian on The Winter Witch About the Author PAULA BRACKSTON is the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter and The Winter Witch. She has a master's degree in creative writing from Lancaster University in the UK. She lives in Wales with her family.