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'Join us, swim with us, learn with us.'Their bodies as supple as spring’s elvers which churn the shallows to a thrashing, black mass, but luminous, more graceful. |
The tug of war battling deep inside …The sense of eyes on him lifts Aaron’s gaze. A girl pauses on the stile ahead. The girl. He considers turning aside except … |
Other magic crouches in the hot liquid... magic to carry her into the shadowlands, to commune with spirits, to soar with them as gulls fly with the winds. |
Fantasy spun from the threads of real life
River Witch is inspired by the true story of a woman skilled in healing, a ‘wise woman’, accused of witchcraft in the early 20th century in the Forest of Dean, UK, where Cheryl Burman lives. It’s right by the river Severn, known to the Romans as Sabrina, goddess. There’s a sacred well in the woods there too. Who could pass up all that as the seeds for a witchy tale?
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Fantastic Characters
Although I found the start of the story a little slow, I quickly became invested in the characters, and once that happened, I could not put this book down. Beautifully written with song-like prose, River Witch tells the story of Hester, a young girl who has heard the call of the river and its nymphs all of her life. Working on the family farm, she wants nothing more than to learn how to use nature to heal. As she grows into a young woman, she’s given that chance by a stranger who lives in a nearby cottage.Aaron can hear the nymphs and the river too, but his past keeps him from succumbing to his true feelings for Hester. The story rounds out with accusations that Hester is a witch, and the interest of the brutish fisherman, Jem. He is intent on making Hester his wife and the way their paths cross makes for a stunning final showdown. The characters of this story really made this book for me and I loved the friendship between Hester and Catherine, the slow-burn romance of Hester and Aaron, and that Jem was a true villain worthy of the scorn the author expertly creates for him.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
Although I found the start of the story a little slow, I quickly became invested in the characters, and once that happened, I could not put this book down. Beautifully written with song-like prose, River Witch tells the story of Hester, a young girl who has heard the call of the river and its nymphs all of her life. Working on the family farm, she wants nothing more than to learn how to use nature to heal. As she grows into a young woman, she’s given that chance by a stranger who lives in a nearby cottage.
Aaron can hear the nymphs and the river too, but his past keeps him from succumbing to his true feelings for Hester. The story rounds out with accusations that Hester is a witch, and the interest of the brutish fisherman, Jem. He is intent on making Hester his wife and the way their paths cross makes for a stunning final showdown. The characters of this story really made this book for me and I loved the friendship between Hester and Catherine, the slow-burn romance of Hester and Aaron, and that Jem was a true villain worthy of the scorn the author expertly creates for him.
Aaron can hear the nymphs and the river too, but his past keeps him from succumbing to his true feelings for Hester. The story rounds out with accusations that Hester is a witch, and the interest of the brutish fisherman, Jem. He is intent on making Hester his wife and the way their paths cross makes for a stunning final showdown. The characters of this story really made this book for me and I loved the friendship between Hester and Catherine, the slow-burn romance of Hester and Aaron, and that Jem was a true villain worthy of the scorn the author expertly creates for him.
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Top reviews from other countries
Daisy Wood
Beautifully written book - amazing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2023Elise Carlson
A historically rich tale with a touch of the supernatural
Reviewed in Australia on January 22, 2024Doctor
Magic and mystery woven into a compelling and human story of achievement
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2022Trevor Robinson
A delightful read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2023Amazon User
Ethereal magic realism and vividly drawn characters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2022