The Cornish Witch

De: Elena Collins

Narrado por: Antonia Beamish, Katherine Press

The BRAND NEW spellbinding historical novel from bestseller Elena Collins, perfect for fans of Weyward, Outlander and Barbara Erskine

A haunting cliffside inn. A centuries-old secret waiting to be uncovered...

Now: When Megan’s father gets a letter containing a secret from the past, he asks her to go to the Cornish village of St Mawgen Cove to get to the bottom of the mystery. Megan is happy to take a holiday after a challenging year but as soon as she checks into The Ship Inn something feels amiss. There are noises in the room above, the locals tell tales of smugglers and shipwrecks and she can’t escape the story of the witch who waits and watches from the top of the cliff.

1625: Susanna and her daughter Katel live a contented life, but without the protection of a husband and father, Susanna fears for Katel’s future as she blossoms into womanhood. The fishing community of St Mawgen Cove is close knit but when misfortune arrives in the cove, it’s not long before villagers are looking for someone to blame. And when talk turns to witches, Susanna knows she and Katel are no longer safe.

Can Megan bring peace to St Mawgen and to two women who have been broken-hearted for centuries?

An unforgettable historical mystery about secrets, longing and the power of a mother’s love. Love Lucinda Riley and Kate Mosse? READ THIS!

'The emotionally powerful story of Katherine Ferrers really gripped me and the spooky sightings of her ghost were spine-tingling. Elena writes so beautifully and weaves the threads of the stories together so masterfully. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, it’s a brilliant read.' Nicola Cornick

'A wonderful book by a fabulous author. Very highly recommended.’ Louise Douglas

'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it’s a must-read. Collins’s detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra Walsh

©2025 Elena Collins (P)2025 Boldwood Books

Waste of time

This book put me in the worst mood. The dialog is just ridiculous. The daughter is an idiot (and I don't use that word). Suzanne is not smart and contradicts herself constantly. Most of the words could have been left out. It's just bad.

Terrible

I was very excited to read this book.
I’d just finished The Lady In The Loch which was one of the best mysteries I’d read in a very long time.
This book falls flat from the first chapter and never finds its footing.
The protagonist is not developed well enough to even decide if the character is relatable or likable.
There is so sense of place, no atmosphere, what happened to prose? There is none.
All of the peripheral characters fall flat as well and it becomes tough going just to get through it.
The premise is very cool and could’ve been another fascinating mystery that grips the reader to the very last sentence-but it never pulls you in, it never develops into a tale worth investing time into.
I was very sad that this book falls so short.
The Lady in the Loch is fabulous and I would think that any author capable of work like that would surely deliver again, or at least come close.
Not worth a credit.
The narration is great, the premise is great but this is definitely not one of her best offerings.