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. The charity is supported by a wealthy merchant who offers the most promising girls steady work in his factory. But when seven girls go missing, 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... What readers LOVE about the duology: 'Graham Masterton writes like no one else' 'This is a superb historical horror fiction, I loved it' 'Beautifully written, an entertaining story that was a pleasure to read' 'Gripping, fast moving period drama. Just couldn't put it down!'
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. The charity is supported by a wealthy merchant who offers the most promising girls steady work in his factory. But when seven girls go missing, 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... What readers LOVE about the duology: 'Graham Masterton writes like no one else' 'This is a superb historical horror fiction, I loved it' 'Beautifully written, an entertaining story that was a pleasure to read' 'Gripping, fast moving period drama. Just couldn't put it down!'
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