Shakespeare's Witch
About this ebook
When a young witch foresees a terrible fate, her world is shattered in this gripping historical fantasy novel set in Shakespeare’s England.
England, 1606. A malevolent curse has been unleashed on the theatres and brothels of Bankside, and young witch Sarah Stone finds herself caught in its grasp.
A dark shadow haunts the playhouse, and when Sarah’s brother Tom seduces fellow actor John Upton, John sees the hand of witchcraft in his own forbidden desires for men. Then Sarah weaves a spell to win another man’s love, and John begins to make his accusations against her.
As the first performance of Macbeth approaches, Sarah must find a way to convince John that his sins are his own – her life and the fortune of the play are at stake. In a world of seductive illusion, can Sarah find a way to save herself, or will the price be too high to pay?
A suspenseful tale of witchcraft, illusion, and the power of fate, Shakespeare’s Witch is the first in The Web of Witches trilogy.
Content warning: contains strong sex scenes and the occult.
Praise for Shakespeare's Witch
“Un-put-down-able! Dark, complicated and intense. I loved it!” - Coffee and Ink
“Shakespeare’s Witch is, by far, one of the most intriguing and unique historical novels I’ve ever read.” - MacsBooks
“Steeped in swirling, eerie darkness, there is romance, magic and sex, plus a touch of dark, grisly history.” - Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
“Be prepared to be at the edge of your seat wondering what might happen next–and even when you think you know for sure, you might not be so certain after all.” - Juliette Sebock
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About the author
Samantha Grosser is a very British author who doesn’t function without tea. Having spent many years teaching English in Asia and Australia, she has now made her home on the sunny beaches of Sydney, Australia, where she lives with her husband, teenaged son, and a very small dog called Livvy.
She is the author of Another Time and Place, The Officer’s Affair, The King James Men, and the historical fantasy series Web of Witches. When she isn’t writing or reading, (which isn’t often) you can find her either doing yoga, going for long walks, or watching old movies.