The Witch's Tree: An unforgettable, heart-breaking, gripping timeslip novel

Written by Elena Collins

Narrated by Antonia Beamish

'A wonderful book by a fabulous author, very highly recommended.’ Louise DouglasA tale as old as time. A spirit that has never rested.

Present day

As a love affair comes to an end, and with it her dreams for her future, artist Selena needs a retreat. The picture-postcard Sloe Cottage in the Somerset village of Ashcombe promises to be the perfect place to forget her problems, and Selena settles into her new home as spring arrives. But it isn’t long before Selena hears the past whispering to her. Sloe Cottage is keeping secrets which refuse to stay hidden.

1682

Grace Cotter longs for nothing more than a husband and family of her own. Content enough with her work on the farm, looking after her father, and learning the secrets of her grandmother Bett’s healing hands, nevertheless Grace still hopes for love. But these are dangerous times for dreamers, and rumours and gossip can be deadly. One mis-move and Grace’s fate looks set…

Separated by three hundred years, two women are drawn together by a home bathed in blood and magic. Grace Cotter’s spirit needs to rest, and only Selena can help her now.

USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this unforgettable, heart-breaking, gripping timeslip novel set in a world when women were hung as witches, and fates could be sealed by a wrong word. Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas.

Praise for Elena Collins:

'A profoundly moving, beautifully written and emotional story that skilfully combines two time frames into one unputdownable book. I was completely immersed in Grace’s story from the beginning: despite it taking place 400 years ago. The modern day storyline was also delightful with some wonderful characters. In short a wonderful book by a fabulous author, very highly recommended.' Louise Douglas

• Language: English
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Release date: May 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9781802800104

Reviews for The Witch's Tree

[Kent · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book, the first I’ve read from this author. Two beautiful and somewhat sad stories woven together so intricately makes for great listening. And Im a sucker for magic in a story. I could really picture the scenes and the characters. I’ll be starting her next novel very soon! ??

[Alli mac · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Potentially great narrative negatively impacted by laborious use of adjectives.

[Grace L · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

3.5⭐
It was entertaining, but the first half of the book is rather slow. Then the pace picks up.
It was interesting to see the parallels between Grace and Selena's stories and the characters were well developed. But every time the story switched to Grace's story I felt uncomfortable with a sense of foreboding and waiting for the downfall... I loved her father and especially her grandmother although there were other characters I didn't trust from the beginning and the climax was heartbreaking.
I really liked how the prologue and the epilogue connected.

[Sharron Pogson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A beautiful story, if a little sad. I really so enjoyed listening to it.

[Audrey Van Klaveren-Hall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderfully written! It makes you feel the sadness and longing. I cried at the end! Great narration as well!

[Jesscam Campbell · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I greatly enjoyed this story
The characters were well developed & relatable.

[Rebecca · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A beautiful story filled with love, friendship, mourning, and a journey through another time.

[Tracy Zamora · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a beautiful story of love and hardships. You don’t get lost between the two time periods. It was wonderful.

[Debby Claire · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyable and interesting.

Only complaint being that all the way through exposition came by way of dialogue and was a bit clunky.

Will definitely read more by this author.

[Becca James · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is amazing story. I couldn’t get enough of it. It ended beautifully.

[Nicole King · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's an absolutely wonderful book! ! ! ! ! !

[karen young · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it wish there where more like this. Please put more on like this.

[Jen Ingrid Engen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked it. Good character development of the main character. A good ghost story for October. Thanks!