The Coven
The Coven by Graham Masterton, published by Head of Zeus on October 5, 2017, is a historical fiction novel set in London during 1758. The story follows Beatrice Scarlet, the apothecary’s daughter, who takes a position at St Mary Magdalene’s Refuge for fallen women. As she forms a close bond with the women in her care, she becomes troubled by the mysterious disappearance of seven girls sent to work at a factory owned by a wealthy tobacco merchant, who claims they were witches.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of innocence and suspicion, as Beatrice grapples with the implications of the merchant’s accusations and her own beliefs about the girls’ fates. The book intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and crime, exploring the darker aspects of society and the consequences of fear and superstition. With 416 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of Beatrice’s journey as she seeks to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events at the refuge.
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They say the girls were witches. But Beatrice Scarlet, the apothecary’s daughter, is sure they were innocent victims … London, 1758: Beatrice Scarlet, the apothecary’s daughter, has found a position at St Mary Magdalene’s Refuge for fallen women. She enjoys the work and soon forms a close bond with her charges. The refuge is supported by a wealthy tobacco merchant, who regularly offers the girls steady work to aid their rehabilitation. But when seven girls sent to his factory disappear, Beatrice is uneasy. Their would-be benefactor claims they were a coven of witches, beholden only to Satan and his demonic misdeeds. But Beatrice is convinced something much darker than witchcraft is at play …
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