{"product_id":"the-darkest-shore-karen-brooks-9781489277459","title":"The Darkest Shore","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe independent women of Scotland stand up to a witch hunt, male fury and the power of the Church in a battle for survival in this compelling historical novel based on true events in early eighteenth century Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e 1703: The wild east coast of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to her home town of Pittenweem, fishwife and widow Sorcha McIntyre knows she faces both censure and mistrust. After all, this is a country where myth and legend are woven into the fabric of the everyday, a time when those who defy custom like Sorcha has are called to account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is dangerous to be a clever woman who 'doesn't know her place' in Pittenweem - a town rife with superstition. So, when a young local falls victim to witchcraft, the Reverend Cowper and the townsfolk know who to blame. What follows for Sorcha and her friends is a terrifying battle, not only for their souls, but for their lives, as they are pitted against the villagers' fear, a malevolent man and the might of the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the shocking true story of the witch hunt of Pittenweem, this multi-layered novel is a beautifully written historical tale of the strength of women united against a common foe, by one of Australia's finest writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR KAREN BROOKS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The Darkest Shore is meticulously researched, taking a real historical event, and [Karen Brooks'] academic experience and merging it with exceptional storytelling. The characters are complex and compelling ... a powerful novel, at times brutal, but always enthralling. The Darkest Shore is a major achievement for Karen Brooks.' Better Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Meticulously researched and historically compelling... this fast-paced novel is a dramatic spy thriller that shines a spotlight on the inner workings of Elizabethan England.' - BOOKS+PUBLISHING on The Locksmith's Daughter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karen Brooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43175973060851,"sku":"9781489277459","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/products\/9781489277459.jpg?v=1662080012","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-darkest-shore-karen-brooks-9781489277459","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}