Weyward
by Emilia Hart
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Pub Date Feb 02 2023 | Archive Date Jan 31 2023
HarperCollins Publishers Australia | The Borough Press
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Description
‘Humming with a sly, exhilarating magic’ BRIDGET COLLINS
‘A much-heralded epic’ OBSERVER
‘Empowering’ GLAMOUR
Three women, five centuries, one spellbinding story
In the present day, Kate flees a traumatic relationship to the Cumbrian cottage she inherited from her great-aunt; but the cottage hides secrets of its own.
In 1942, Violet rebels against her father’s ideas of a ‘proper young lady’ . . . until he takes matters into his own hands.
In 1619, Altha is on trial for witchcraft, implicated in the gruesome death of a local man.
Three women they tried to cage – but Weyward women belong to the wild. And they cannot be tamed…
Weyward was a Times bestseller w/e 18-02-2023.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780008499099 |
| PRICE | £13.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Donna R, Reviewer
I just loved the blurb on this book and knew I had to read it. And I am glad I did as I truly enjoyed it.
This is the story of three Weyward women, strong and courageous but had to struggle through tough times, each in a different period/era. This is a story told in three parts by three different women in three different times periods but their stories are the same and they all overlap each other.
I loved the depth of this book and the characters in it. Staring with Altha in 1619 and continuing on with Violet in 1942 and finally Kate in 2019. These women all related and all struggling with the same overall problem yet having the special power to do something about it.
This is a great book of historical fiction yet is relevant today as well in some sense. There is the mention of witches, magic, special powers yet it is real in its telling and blends well to make a complete story.
I really enjoyed this and my only complaint was that at first I had to differentiate between the characters and got confused but it all came together quickly and I found my way (as did the women in this book). Great read and highly recommend.
Rachel S, Reviewer
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Weyward is an incredible book, an intergenerational story where we follow Altha in 1619, Violet in 1942 and Kate in 2019. The stories of each woman are told in three separate timelines, but the weaving of their stories is done in a beautiful way. Weyward tells a story of determination, female empowerment, self worth and discovery, in a unique way.
I didn't really know what to expect going into this, but overall it is a powerful and very impressive debut. The three points of view are all written very well. They all had very gripping stories, and my attention was held captive as I continued into the book. I will admit, I nearly put it down after reading several small instances of animal abuse early on, however I'm glad I pushed through because this book is truly unique.
The combination of historical fiction, women's fiction and magical realism was something different, but the genres blended seamlessly, much like the rest of the novel.
Overall, a beautifully written debut with captivating characters and a storyline you can lose yourself in. Highly recommend.
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