Emilia Hart
Weyward

In 2019, Kate flees an abusive relationship. Her destination is Weyward Cottage in a remote Cumbrian village, inherited from her great Aunt Violet, an eccentric entomologist. As Kate struggles with the trauma of her past, she uncovers a secret about the women in her family. A secret dating back to 1619, when her ancestor Altha Weyward was put on trial for witchcraft.

Interweaving the stories of three women across history, Weyward is a bewitching debut novel about gender and control. Join author Emilia Hart for a celebration of nature, female power and breaking free.

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About the book

Three women. Five centuries. One secret.

In 2019, Kate flees an abusive relationship in London for Crows Beck, a remote Cumbrian village. Her destination is Weyward Cottage, inherited from her great Aunt Violet, an eccentric entomologist. As Kate struggles with the trauma of her past, she uncovers a secret about the women in her family. A secret dating back to 1619, when her ancestor Altha Weyward was put on trial for witchcraft…

They tried to cage us. But a Weyward woman belongs to the wild. We cannot be tamed.

Interweaving the stories of three women across history, Weyward is a novel about gender and control. It is a celebration of nature, female power and breaking free. A bewitching debut perfect for fans of Bridget Collins.

A BBC2 Between the Covers Book Club pick

Cosmopolitan’s Best Books for 2023

‘A generational tale of female resilience’ – Guardian
‘A much-heralded epic’ – Observer
‘Alive, vivid and gripping’ – Abigail Dean
‘Humming with a sly, exhilarating magic’ – Bridget Collins, author of The Binding
‘A brave and original debut – spellbinding’ – Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary
‘Beguiling, absorbing and exquisitely-rendered’ – Lizzie Pook, author of Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter

About the author
Emilia Hart is a British-Australian writer. She was born in Sydney and studied English Literature and Law at the University of New South Wales before working as a lawyer in Sydney and London.

Emilia is a graduate of Curtis Brown Creative’s Three Month Online Novel Writing Course and was Highly Commended in the 2021 Caledonia Novel Award. Her short fiction has been published in Australia and the UK. She lives in London.

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