River Witch

About the book

Gold Medal The Wishing Shelf Awards SPR Finalist A forbidden love, a forced marriage. Alone, in hiding, a desperate Hester must summon the untamed magic of the river to survive. In 19th century rural England, Hester hears the river’s whispers and envies the wild freedom of the nymphs who ride its tides. Drawn to its power, she longs for a life beyond her father’s farm. Haunted by the death from fever of a child in the village, Hester persuades the reclusive Aaron, a stranger wise in herbal healing … and magic … to teach her all he knows. As Aaron becomes her reluctant mentor, a deeper bond grows between them – one neither can afford. Accused of witchcraft, Hester is forced toward a brutal marriage to “cure” her wildness. She flees to Aaron, but finds him gone. Left alone to face a world that would destroy her, Hester battles for her life and her dream. Will the river be her friend? A lush historical fantasy filled with longing, folklore, and slow-burn romance, River Witch is perfect for readers who love magical love stories, forbidden attraction, and heroines who refuse to surrender their hearts – or their power. 'This book goes right into the top five of the best witchy vibe books with feminist themes such as self reliance and empowerment that I have ever read.' Reader review ‘How Hester navigates her plight kept me turning the pages late into the evening.’ Reader review 'I was left thinking about Hester long after I had closed the book.' Reader review