Cunning Women

ELIZABETH LEE (WINDMILL, £14.99)

Lancashire, 1620. Sarah and her family live in the ruins of an abandoned hamlet. Although the surrounding villagers mostly shun them, they turn to the Haworths when they need the use of their “gifts”. When Sarah meets Daniel, it seems like she might finally find some happiness – until a new magistrate arrives, intent on ridding the area of witches. Rich and lyrical. ★★★