Book: The Witch's Daughter

The Witch's Daughter
Paula Brackston
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My name is Elizabeth Anne Hawksmith, and my age is three hundred and eighty-four years. Each new settlement asks for a new journal, and so this Book of Shadows begins.

In the spring of 1628, the Witchfinder of Wessex finds himself a true Witch. As Bess Hawksmith watches her mother swing from the Hanging Tree she knows that only one man can save her from the same fate at the hands of the panicked mob: the Warlock Gideon Masters, and his Book of Shadows. Secluded at his cottage in the woods, Gideon instructs Bess in the Craft, awakening formidable powers she didn't know she had and making her immortal. She couldn't have foreseen that even now, centuries later, he would be hunting her across time, determined to claim payment for saving her life.

In present-day England, Elizabeth has built a quiet life for herself, tending her garden and selling herbs and oils at the local farmers' market. But her solitude abruptly ends when a teenage girl called Tegan starts hanging around. Against her better judgment, Elizabeth begins teaching Tegan the ways of the Hedge Witch, in the process awakening memories—and demons—long thought forgotten.

Part historical romance, part modern fantasy, The Witch’s Daughter is a fresh, compelling take on the magical, yet dangerous world of Witches. Readers will long remember the fiercely independent heroine who survives plagues, wars, and the heartbreak that comes with immortality to remain true to herself, and protect the protégé she comes to love.


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An interesting read, though it didn't really meet my expectations of the book. I remember first seeing the book on a newsletter thingie saying that it was free or at a discount at Amazon, I liked the cover and the name but didn't get the book. Then I regretted that, and after a couple of years the price didn't go down... so in the end I bought it.

I must say that the first thing that attracted me was the cover - those boots are so pretty.

Story-wise, it was interesting while it lasted. But honestly the base setting itself wasn't really good. Not trying to divulge too much (don't want to spoil this), but it's like, opinions get changed from one point to another - and the final fight - actually it was something that could have been done a lot earlier. But any way, it was an interesting read while it lasted.

And wow it's been a while since I've actually finished a book!