The Owl Killers
The Owl Killers by Karen Maitland, published by Penguin Books Limited in 2010, is a historical fiction novel set in England during the year 1321. This edition spans 576 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in an isolated village dominated by pagan Owl Masters who wield power through fear, superstition, and violence. The arrival of a group of religious women ignites jealousy and suspicion among the villagers, leading to a clash between faith and dark forces.
Readers will find a tale steeped in Gothic elements, exploring themes of mystery and religious conflict. As the women face accusations of witchcraft and the threat of violence, they must rely on their faith to navigate the perilous landscape of superstition and danger. The story delves into the complexities of belief and fear, inviting readers to consider the nature of faith in the face of adversity.
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Another sensational slice of Dark Ages Gothic from the author of the triumphant seller Company of Liars
England, 1321
Welcome to the Dark Ages
In the heart of the countryside lies an isolated village, where pagan Owl Masters rule through fear, superstition and murder.
When a group of religious women ill-advisedly settles outside the village, they awaken dangerous jealousies. Why do their crops succeed? How do their cattle survive the plague? Are they concealing a holy relic which protects them from harm?
The Owl Masters cry ‘Witchcraft’ and sharpen their talons. As torment and hellfire rain down, the women must look to their faith to save them from the darkness spreading across the land.
Fear is a question of what you believe.
And death alone the answer.
Karen Maitland lives in Lincolnshire and is the author of The White Room, which won an Author’s Club Best First Novel Award, and Company of Liars, published to outstanding critical acclaim in 2008.
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