Gallows Wedding is a gripping historical novel set in the dark days of Henry VIII's England, where witchcraft, forbidden love, and religious upheaval collide. Rhona Martin's award-winning storytelling brings to life a world of suspicion, betrayal, and superstition. Tibby, a midwife, and Hazel, a girl marked by fate, must flee for their lives as paranoia grips a village desperate for a scapegoat. Accused of witchcraft, they embark on a harrowing journey through a land where the line between justice and persecution is razor-thin.
Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Hilary Mantel, and C.J. Sansom, Gallows Wedding immerses readers in the brutal realities of Tudor England. With rich historical detail and a compelling female protagonist, this novel is a must-read for historical fiction lovers.
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A haunting story of two ill-starred lovers, set in Henry VIII's time. Hazel, a peasant girl marked by the witches' brand and a dangerous beauty, loves Black John, an outlaw and aristocrat, whom she rescues from the gallows. Together they struggle to survive a world in which brutal death awaits at every corner.