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| Boldwood Books 20 April 2025 Thanks to the publishers for the copy if the book And to Rachel’s Random Resources for the invitation to the tour |
When Megan’s father gets a letter containing a secret from the past, he asks her to go to the Cornish village of St Mawgen Cove to get to the bottom of the mystery. Megan is happy to take a holiday after a challenging year but as soon as she checks into The Ship Inn something feels amiss. There are noises in the room above, the locals tell tales of smugglers and shipwrecks and she can’t escape the story of the witch who waits and watches, weeping on the top of the cliff.
1625: Susanna and her daughter Katel live a contented life, but without the protection of a husband and father, Susanna fears for Katel’s future as she blossoms into womanhood. The fishing community of St Mawgen Cove is close knit but when misfortune arrives in the cove, it’s not long before villagers are looking for someone to blame. And when talk turns to witches, Susanna knows she and Katel are no longer safe.
Can Megan bring peace to St Mawgen and to two women who have been broken-hearted for centuries?
📖 My Review…
When Megan takes a holiday in St Mawgen Cove in Cornwall she discovers that her hotel, The Ship Inn, has rather more activity that she bargained for, especially when the ghostly sounds of troubled souls start to make their presence felt. Back in the seventeenth century, Susannah and her teenage daughter, Katel, live in their tiny cottage and eke out a meagre living in the tiny fishing village of St Mawgen. Susannah tends the sick with her herbs and potions, whilst Katel, works at the sea front helping with the fishing. However, superstition and gossip is rife and before too long whispers of witchcraft start to circulate and no-one is above suspicion.
This is a cleverly crafted time slip novel which not only focuses on Megan’s modern day dilemma but also brings the legend of the waiting witch to life. Supernatural elements of the past sit very comfortably alongside modern day St Mawgen, with both time frames equally fascinating, and with strands overlapping, there is always something interesting to discover. I raced through the story in one sitting in order to discover more about Susanna’s and Katel’s troubled time in St Mawgen, whilst at the same time wanting everything to work out well for Megan, and her family, as they discover secrets from the past.
Beautifully written, as always, from this talented author, The Cornish Witch is perfect escapism from start to finish.
About the Author
Judy Leigh writes dual timeline stories under the name of Elena Collins: the name is a tribute to her grandmother who was a teller of stories and fortunes, and she had healing hands.
These novels combine three of her passions: delving into rich historical tales, exploring stunning locations, and evoking the supernatural. They weave together stories of people's lives both past and present, with some spine-tingling moments along the way. She loves writing these novels and hopes readers enjoy them as much as she does. The characters and settings are particularly close to her heart.
Writing under the name of Judy Leigh, she is also the author of uplifting novels that explore the lives of older women and the possibilities of second chances, change, and happiness. Under this name, she writes the Morwenna Mutton/Seal Bay cozy crime series, set in Cornwall, featuring a sixty-something sleuth who enjoys solving crimes and getting into mischief.
Outside of writing, Leigh enjoys traveling, reading, music, and theatre. She holds an MA in Professional Writing. When she's not at her desk or spending time with her two black cats, she's often researching her next novel in some of the country's most beautiful locations and beyond.
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Thank you so much for your lovely words! Sending warm wishes x
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