Fabulous dual timeline novel. Times were hard enough for Ursula, a herbalist, in the 1630's without the unwanted attention from the new Dr Oliver Bruton. Resisting his wish to make her his mistress she puts herself in danger of being accused of witchcraft.
2024 and Adrianne moves into a cottage on the North Norfolk coast, she finds a journal hidden in the fireplace and sets about transcribing. She soon realises that her life is very similar to the author of the journal.
I love Clare Marchants books, she has the amazing ability to take her readers back in time and give a great overview in how life used to be. This novel is perfect for lovers of historical fiction and in a similar style to Barbara Erskine
I'm grateful to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this advanced copy with no obligation to leave my review

Wonderful, I finished this book in two sittings. The title reminded me of books by Elena Collins and knowing that Clare has an engaging writing style from her previous books, I had to dive in, The Dual Timeline story is written well, and where they weave together is done skilfully and with great care. The book is centred around Mrs Murray's Church Cottage.
In the 1600s we follow Ursula and in the present we follow Adrianna's story.
Ursula's mother died at the hands of her violent dad, Which leads to her being more of a woman that follows her own heart and creates a life for herself without the need of a man, with the help of her hidden talents. Much to the dismay of the arrogant Dr. Burton who pursues her relentlessly with unthinkable threats and actions. She has the gift of foresight and her mother who had the same gift, left her with sound advice. As people turn against her, her life is in danger. How will she continue to resist his advances?
Adrianna ends up at Church Cottage thanks to a need for some quiet time and a sabbatical from her job, leaving her boyfriend Rick behind in her plush apartment in London, she soon befriends the local pub landlady and her daughter, the local vicar and his husband, To me it was instantly apparent that her boyfriend Rick is indeed a P'Rick and she'd be better off without him. Discovering secrets of the cottage and uncovering its vast garden we learn of a diary stashed away with Ursula's story, Adrianna starts to rebuild her strength. Not all is as it seems and there are some twists and turns along the way. There's some great use of the locality within the story. A recommended 5 star read.

This was a fantastic quick read. I love a dual timeline, especially featuring strong women. Adrianna on a 6 month senatorial from work in an old cottage finds the notes of Ursula who had previously lived there in the 1600s and goes down a rabbit hole of mystery. We get to hear from Adrianna in 2024 and Ursula in 1646, stories alike but not quite the same. The men (most of them) leave a lot to be desired. I recommend reading this one!

This hit's every box I have when looking for a historical fiction, well written and engaging!
The characters are also easy to understand and relate to

I loved this it was right up my street!
A historical dual timeline witchy novel featuring two strong and interesting women which was written well with short chapters and I found it a real page turner
Look forward to more from this author

Thanks to NetGalley for this arc

An enjoyable read, but I did feel like I'd read this book before.
It follows a formula of a dual timeline novel, especially one involving women selling herbs in years gone by.
It is predictable, but it's also an engaging read, and the author did a great job of bringing the characters to life.

For all lovers of timeslip historical fiction, Wow what a book thank you ever so much for the opportunity to review. I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others!

A wonderful time slip novel, that reminds me of Barbara Erskine. Adrianna moves to a cottage in Norfolk for a six month's sabbatical from her job in London, and becomes obsessed with finding out the truth about Ursula, a previous occupant of the cottage that Adrianna has rented. It is a story of Ursula being accused of witchcraft by many of her neighbours. I will not spoil the ending by revealing more, but I really enjoyed the book. Highly recommended reading.

This was an amazing read! The story of Ursula in the 1600's and the current story of Adrianna in the present flowed seamlessly to create the whole picture. Of determined women taking back their lives. And the ending was perfection!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGallery for the advanced copy in return for an honest review, I loved it!

The House of the Witch by Clare Marchant is a well-written and captivating book.

This was my first time slip novel and Clare Marchant did a phenomenal job with her writing style!