They say the girls were witches. But Beatrice Scarlet, the apothecary's daughter, is sure they were innocent victims...London, 1758:Beatrice Scarlet , the apothecary's daughter, has found a position at St Mary Magdalene's Refuge for fallen women. The charity is supported by a wealthy merchant who offers the most promising girls steady work in his factory. But when seven girls go missing , Beatrice is uneasy.
Their would-be benefactor claims they were a coven of witches , beholden only to Satan and his demonic misdeeds. But Beatrice is convinced something much darker than witchcraft is at play...
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Review
"Superb . . . Graham Masterton is an expert at combining suspense with an intricately plotted thriller." — Crime Review
About the Author
Graham Masterton was a bestselling horror writer who has now turned his talent to crime and thrillers. He is also the author of the bestselling Katie Maguire series, set in Cork, Ireland.
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They say the girls were witches. But Beatrice Scarlet, the apothecary's daughter, is sure they were innocent victims... London, 1758: Beatrice Scarlet , the apothecary's daughter, has found a position at St Mary Magdalene's Refuge for fallen women. The charity is supported by a wealthy merchant who offers the most promising girls steady work in his factory. But when seven girls go missing , Beatrice is uneasy. Their would-be benefactor claims they were a coven of witches , beholden only to Satan and his demonic misdeeds. But Beatrice is convinced something much darker than witchcraft is at play... **
Review
"Superb . . . Graham Masterton is an expert at combining suspense with an intricately plotted thriller." — Crime Review
About the Author
Graham Masterton was a bestselling horror writer who has now turned his talent to crime and thrillers. He is also the author of the bestselling Katie Maguire series, set in Cork, Ireland.