Witches Three - by Kristin Judd (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A magical legacy, both a curse and a gift, haunts three women across centuries in this spellbinding story.

1650: Mary Hatley, a secret healer, longs for a life far from her childhood farm. One star-strewn night, she and her forbidden love escape to London, finding solace working in an apothecary shop where she can hide her true nature. Though she's determined to create a legacy that will protect women like her for generations to come, Mary's unconventional path harbors peril she never could have imagined.

1692: When Clara Brooks is accused of witchcraft at the height of the Salem witch trials, she escapes deep into the wilderness with her young daughter in tow. Their only hope of survival is the gift Clara has long kept at bay--a deep and intrinsic connection to the natural world--and a mysterious woman who keeps disappearing into the edge of the woods.

1959: July Hathaway, once an aspiring medical student with a hidden power of healing, is now a single parent struggling in a world that disavows unwed mothers. To protect her daughter from imminent danger, July flees to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, where she discovers the truth about the outcast women who preceded her, and soon realizes that--for better or for worse--her fate hinges on releasing them all from the burden they share.

With lyrical prose and captivating characters, this riveting tale is a story of love, courage, and motherhood, as three women across history test the bonds of magic running through them all.

Review Quotes

"Kristin Judd deftly weaves together the stories of three very different women who struggle with motherhood, ostracism, and the curse of being a woman who is just a little too different. All three women have gifts they don't understand, gifts that may just come to their rescue as society brands them outcast. Witches Three is a delight: spellbinding, twisty, magical in all the very best ways!"--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Astral Library

"A spellbinding tribute to magic, motherhood, and female resilience. Judd's brilliant storytelling celebrates female empowerment and the enduring enchantment of hope."--Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of A Time of Witches

"A stunning, spellbinding novel about the bonds of motherhood and magic that transcend time. Mary, Clara, and July's stories are woven together with lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. Judd has crafted a gorgeous page-turning tale that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page."--Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of An Infinite Love Story

"Will keep you up well past the witching hour guessing how the stories of three remarkable women in different timelines come together--and you won't be disappointed by the twist at the end. The life-and-death challenges of these characters, accused of witchcraft and wrongdoing, resonate uncomfortably with far more recent events. With its beautiful prose, spooky speculations, and insightful meditations on the natural world and the costs of freedom, it's the perfect late-night read."--Kerri Maher, USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller

"Captivates from the very first page. Filled with delicious twists and turns, this suspenseful novel combines elements of a page-turner with magic realism and the rich details of historical fiction. This is a novel about mothers and daughters, and the mystical gifts shared by the bonds of love."--Renée Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of Let's Call Her Barbie

"Fans of Alice Hoffman's 'Practical Magic' series will enjoy this compelling work of historical fiction with a touch of magical realism."--Library Journal

"Full of suspenseful twists and turns. With beautiful prose and gripping pace, Beck kept me turning the pages late into the night. This is a most enjoyable read."--Andrea Catalano, bestselling author of The First Witch of Boston

"Beautiful and compelling, with downright gasp-inducing twists, Kristin Judd's Witches Three grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. Weaving the stories of Mary, Clara, and July, each with their own fraught tales, this vivid story probes the reality of women throughout history and the lengths they will go to protect their loved ones. It is a testament to the indefatigable female spirit, and I could not put it down!"--Carrie Kwiatkowski, author of The Bindery Guild

Praise for the novels of Kristin Judd writing as Kristin Beck

"An extraordinary tale of valor, sacrifice, and true heroism. Warning--tissues are required, but the book is ultimately one that warms the heart and touches the soul."--Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Mademoiselle Alliance

"A poignant, and riveting story of enduring hope."--Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of The Mayfair Bookshop

"An engaging and emotional story of hope, fear, and bravery.... The prose immediately draws readers into the story and the world-building and atmosphere are so tangible one can feel the terror and the cold."--Mystery and Suspense Magazine

About the Author

Kristin Judd is captivated by the often unsung roles of women in history. A former teacher, she holds a BA in English from the University of Washington and a master's in teaching from Western Washington University. Kristin lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two children.