By the bestselling author of Chocolat, international multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris, comes a passionate story of love, nuns and witches, set in 17th-century France. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O'Farrell and Rachel Joyce.
'Truly sensational... This is a wonderful novel. It draws you in from the very first page' — SUNDAY EXPRESS
'Hugely enjoyable... Both consoling and wise' — New Statesman
'With this bold, inventive book, Harris confirms her position as one of Britain's most popular novelists' — DAILY MAIL
'Stunned, but in a good way' — ***** Reader review
'Absorbing' — ***** Reader review
'Keeps you hooked from the start' — ***** Reader review
'Fabulous' — ***** Reader review
'A great page-turner' — ***** Reader review
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In seventeenth-century France against a backdrop of witch trials, regicide and religious frenzy, Juliette, one-time actress and rope-dancer, seeks refuge with her young daughter in a remote abbey and reinvents herself as Soeur Auguste.
Until a new Abbess is appointed, bringing with her a ghost from Juliette's past - a man she has every reason to fear.
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