The Revels: Unabridged edition
‘An evocative piece of storytelling that weaves sublimely like its witch knots’ – Susan Stokes-Chapman
The stage is set and the witch-hunt is about to begin…
‘I am no witch. I have not sold my soul to the devil for powers. What I am has never openly been whispered of, yet it is enough that people would hang for it.’
England, 1645.
After his half-brother dies, aspiring playwright Nicholas Pearce is apprenticed to Judge William Percival, an infamous former witch-hunter who is under pressure to resume his old profession.
In a country torn apart by civil war, with escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants, Royalists and Roundheads, and rumours of witchcraft, Nicholas hides a secret: the dead sing. He hears their secrets, but will he find the courage to speak up to save innocent lives, even if it means putting himself in great danger?
A spellbinding debut novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Laura Purcell and Bridget Collins.
Praise for Stacey Thomas’s spellbinding debut, The Revels: -
‘A darkly fascinating, spellbinding novel that captivated me with its fresh perspective and twists’Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Elektra -
‘An original debut of rich historical detail with a protagonist you really want to root for’Susan Stokes-Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora -
‘Wonderfully atmospheric and compelling with a fabulous twist on the genre’Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den -
‘A most compassionate take, as well as a compelling one’Laura Shepperson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines -
‘A delicious, witchy delight. An atmsopheric and powerful debut that keeps you guessing at to how it will unravel’Hannah Kaner, Sunday Times bestselling author of Godkiller -
‘A beguiling tale, rich in atmosphere and beautifully told. Fans of The Binding will love this stand out debut’Lianne Dillsworth, bestselling author of The Theatre of Marvels -
‘What can I say about The Revels? Beautiful prose, lyrical dialogue, a sense of intrigue and possibility challenging the reader’s assumptions and weaving a spell throughout the highly accomplished plot. Truly a debut for the ages!’Natalie Chandler, bestselling author of Believe Me -