{"product_id":"9780008534783_the-burnings-the-new-enthralling-historical-novel-of-2023-based-on-a-true-story","title":"The Burnings: The new enthralling historical novel of 2023, based on a true story","description":"\u003ch2\u003e‘I was mesmerised’ LAURA SHEPPERSON, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Heroines\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This gripping, vividly evoked novel takes the reader to the dark heart of the 16th century … unforgettable' \u003cstrong\u003eTracy Borman, author of \u003cem\u003eThe King’s Witch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eNothing scares men like witchcraft…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1589. Scottish housemaid Geillis and Danish courtier Margareta lead opposite lives, but they both know one thing: when a man cries “witch”, no woman is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet when the marriage of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark brings Geillis and Margareta together, everything they supposed about good, evil, men, and women, is cast in a strange and brilliant new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in history, could black magic – or rumours of it – be a very real tool for women’s political gain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the North Berwick witch trials whip Scotland – and her king – into a frenzy of paranoia, the clock is ticking. Can Margareta and Geillis keep each other safe? And once the burnings are over, in whose hands will power truly lie?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the incredible true story that set 16th-century Scotland and Denmark alight, \u003cem\u003eThe Burnings\u003c\/em\u003e is 2023’s most bewitching debut novel, by a multi-awardwinning new star of historical fiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautifully written re-imagining … clever and tantalising’ \u003cstrong\u003eS.G. MacLean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003cem\u003eTHE BURNINGS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I was blown away … so gripping, at times it was very hard to put down. I was pulled in emotionally … I do not have any negative comments about this story at all. Brilliantly put together’ Danielle Graham, (Dee, Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I can't recommend this highly enough. It is well written, well researched, and a totally enthralling read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘What stands out for me is the clear level of research that went into the writing, plot and characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Beautifully written, I was transported … The author has a talent for bringing historical figures and events to life … This reminded me of Tracy Borman’s \u003cem\u003eThe King’s Witch\u003c\/em\u003e and I’d love to read more from this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘What a great story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This book is up there with the best of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Burnings, Naomi Kelsey presents a feminist perspective of the Renaissance era, using magical realism to depict the power of witchcraft. This top-rated, gothic novel is a testament to the author's ability to weave a compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Douglas Stuart (Young Mungo), Stephen King (The Life of Chuck), Elodie Harper (The Temple of Fortuna), Helen Steadman (God of Fire), and Susanna Clarke (The Wood at Midwinter).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naomi Kelsey, Read by Rhianna McGreevy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889116696725,"sku":"9780008534783","price":52.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008534783_14359df6-9de1-48a5-9d15-aa571225f7a0.jpg?v=1776888503","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008534783_the-burnings-the-new-enthralling-historical-novel-of-2023-based-on-a-true-story","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}