Casting a spell to break an ancient curse
HARRISON’S blend of danger and magic is a proven successful formula, and this is a cracking example of her alchemy.
With early overtones of Great Expectations, we meet three sisters growing up in the misty marshes of Crowstone Island, outside a notorious prison where their father is incarcerated.
Their mother is dead, so they are brought up by their grumpy grandmother, from whom they learn that the family is cursed by an ancient wrong, which means they can never leave the island – but each girl also possesses an object which can cast a distinctive spell.
Fierce and feisty Betty determines to break the constraining curse, even if she has to enlist the help of a mysterious prisoner.
This is a wonderful, edgeof- your- seat exciting tale with enchanting characters.
It also exhibits a deeply felt sibling loyalty – and we can only hope to see more of the Widdershins clan. A pinch of magic indeed. |