The Secrets of Thistle Cottage

By: Kerry Barrett

Narrated by: Steph Bower, Eilidh Beaton

The truth can be dangerous in the wrong hands…

1661, North Berwick, Scotland
One stormy night, healer Honor Seton and her daughter Alice are summoned to save the town lord's wife – but they're too late. A vengeful crusade against the Seton women leads to whispers of witchcraft all over town. Honor hopes her connections can protect them from unproven rumours and dangerous accusations – but is the truth finally catching up with them?

Present day, North Berwick, Scotland
After an explosive scandal lands her husband in prison, Tess Blyth flees Edinburgh to start afresh in Thistle Cottage. As she hides from the media’s unforgiving glare, Tess is intrigued by the shadowy stories of witchcraft surrounding the women who lived in the cottage centuries ago. But she quickly discovers modern-day witch hunts can be just as vicious: someone in town knows her secret – and they won’t let Tess forget it…

A hauntingly compelling timeslip novel from the author of The Girl in the Picture, perfect for fans of The Forgotten Village and The Witchfinder’s Sister.

©2021 Kerry Barrett (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Predictable but enjoyable

Although the author doesn't quite have an ear for historical conversation, she captures the essence of the characters well, especially the contemporary ones! Nice parallel plot lines. Kind of a predictable ending, but overall I enjoyed it. The 2 narrators really bring the 4 main characters to life!

Excellent book and excellent read by

This book is excellent, and I highly recommend. The story is gripping and keeps you on the edge of your seat. The narrators do an excellent job.