A Spell for Drowning

A stunning historical fantasy debut steeped in the salt and superstition of the Cornish coast. Perfect for readers of Circe and Godkiller by Hannah Kaner. Forgotten sirens,mischievous sea godsand the lore from days long since passed weave an irresistible tale. The people of Portscatho are bound to traditions and to the sealiving side by side with the spiritsgodsand monsters that inhabit the rollicking waters. When Kensa and her half-sister come across a dying sea beast on the Cornish shoreKensa is quick to claim credit for the discovery and in doing so steals the glory and her sisterΓÇÖs position as apprentice to the local wise woman. It seems an appropriate station for Kensawho has always existed out of step with the others in the village. Yet to be a wise woman is to be aloneΓÇöunmarriedchildlessrelied uponand lusted after yet never truly wanted. KensaΓÇÖs only real company is her mentorthe wise woman Isolde. But Isolde wonΓÇÖt live foreverand when she falls illKensa will do anything to save her and retain her newfound elevation within the community. Even if that means having to seek help from the Buckaa terrifying and unfathomable sea god who guards the tides around Portscatho. In doing sosheΓÇÖll risk her lifeher familyand everything sheΓÇÖs sworn to protect. Beautifully writtenexpertly craftedand full of engaging and compelling Cornish mythologyA Spell for Drowning tackles the expectations and limitations put on women by societywhat it means to be feared and needed at the same timeand how the desire for acceptance can either save or destroy us. With the historical wonder of A Thousand ShipsA Spell for Drowning is in good company with compelling historical fantasies that enchant readers across the board.