‘An evocative piece of storytelling that weaves sublimely like its witch knots’ – Susan Stokes-Chapman The stage is set and the witch-hunt is about to begin… ‘An evocative piece of storytelling that weaves sublimely like its witch knots’ – Susan Stokes-Chapman The stage is set and the witch-hunt is about to begin… ‘I am no witch. I have not sold my soul to the devil for powers. What I am has never openly been whispered of, yet it is enough that people would hang for it.’ England, 1645. After his half-brother dies, aspiring playwright Nicholas Pearce is apprenticed to Judge William Percival, an infamous former witch-hunter who is under pressure to resume his old profession. In a country torn apart by civil war, with escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants, Royalists and Roundheads, and rumours of witchcraft, Nicholas hides a secret: the dead sing. He hears their secrets, but will he find the courage to speak up to save innocent lives, even if it means putting himself in great danger? A spellbinding debut novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Laura Purcell and Bridget Collins. Praise for Stacey Thomas’s spellbinding debut, The Revels: ‘A darkly fascinating, spellbinding novel that captivated me with its fresh perspective and twists’Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Elektra ‘An original debut of rich historical detail with a protagonist you really want to root for’Susan Stokes-Champan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora ‘Wonderfully atmospheric and compelling with a fabulous twist on the genre’Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den ‘A most compassionate take, as well as a compelling one’Laura Shepperson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines ‘A delicious, witchy delight. An atmsopheric and powerful debut that keeps you guessing at to how it will unravel’Hannah Kaner, Sunday Times bestselling author of Godkiller ‘A beguiling tale, rich in atmosphere and beautifully told. Fans of The Binding will love this stand out debut’Lianne Dillsworth, bestselling author of The Theatre of Marvels ‘What can I say about The Revels? Beautiful prose, lyrical dialogue, a sense of intrigue and possibility challenging the reader’s assumptions and weaving a spell throughout the highly accomplished plot. Truly a debut for the ages!’Natalie Chandler, bestselling author of Believe Me The must-read spellbinding historical fiction debut novel about witchcraft of 2023 Stacey Thomas is a contributor to Bad Form Review. She is an alumna of the Curtis Brown Creative novel writing course where she was awarded the Clare Mackintosh Scholarship for Black Writers. In 2021, she was announced as one of the three winners of HarperCollins’s inaugural Killing It Competition for Undiscovered Writers. The Revels is her debut novel. The must-read spellbinding historical fiction debut novel about witchcraft of 2023 • Bewitching upmarket historical debut set in 17th century and following an aspiring playwright who’s apprenticed to a notorious witch-hunter during the witch trials but is harbouring a dark secret that he can hear the songs of the dead • Hamnet meets The Witchfinger’s Sister for fans of Jessie Burton, Stacey Halls and Bridget Collins • Witchcraft is a perennially popular genre but this offers a fresh perspective by exploring witchcraft from a male perspective • Stacey Thomas is an exciting new talent and has been mentored by Clare Mackintosh and was awarded a bursary by Jessie Burton • Stacey is a contributor to Bad Form Review Competition: The;Binding;Familiars;Mercies;Betrayals;Foundling;Miniaturist;Witches of Vardo;House of Fortune;Mrs England;Silent Companions;Threadneedle;Pandora;Now She Is Witch. Jessie Burton;Stacey Halls;Bridget Collins;Sara Collins;Laura Purcell;Kirsty Logan;Anya Bergman
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