Could a witch hunt happen again in Salem? For readers of Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches, New York Times bestselling author of The Lace Reader Brunonia Barry returns to Salem with this spellbinding new thriller, a complex brew of suspense, seduction and murder. When a teenage boy dies suspiciously on Halloween night, Salem's chief of police, John Rafferty, wonders if there is a connection between his death and Salem's most notorious cold case, a triple homicide dubbed "The Goddess Murders," in which three young women, all descended from accused Salem witches, were slashed on Halloween night in 1989. He finds unexpected help in Callie Cahill, the daughter of one of the victims newly returned to town. Neither believes that the main suspect, Rose Whelan, respected local historian, is guilty of murder or witchcraft. But exonerating Rose might mean crossing paths with a dangerous force. Were the women victims of an all-too-human vengeance, or was the devil raised in Salem that night? And if they cannot discover what truly happened, will evil rise again?
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Brunonia Barry is een meesterlijke vertelster wiens romans zich verdiepen in het ingewikkelde weefsel van familiegeheimen, de blijvende kracht van vrouwelijke vriendschappen en het subtiele samenspel tussen realiteit en het onverklaarbare. Haar werk wordt gekenmerkt door sfeervolle settings en lyrische proza, waarin vaak diepgaande thema's als verlies, herinnering en de zoektocht naar waarheid worden onderzocht. Barry blinkt uit in het creëren van complexe personages die diep emotionele reizen doormaken, waarbij zowel hun kwetsbaarheden als hun opmerkelijke kracht worden onthuld. Door haar suggestieve verhalen nodigt ze lezers uit in werelden waar verborgen waarheden geleidelijk aan het licht komen.
The Map of True Places
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- 21 uur lezen
Exploring themes of identity and belonging, this emotionally engaging novel delves into the journey of discovering one's true place in the world. The story unfolds through rich character development and intricate relationships, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of life and personal growth. Brunonia Barry's skillful storytelling promises a captivating experience that resonates with anyone seeking connection and understanding.
The Lace Reader
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- 14 uur lezen
Every gift has a price . . . every piece of lace has a secret. Towner Whitney, the self-confessed unreliable narrator, hails from a family of Salem women who can read the future in the patterns in lace, and who have guarded a history of secrets going back generations. Now the disappearance of two women is bringing Towner back home to Salem—and is bringing to light the shocking truth about the death of her twin sister.