Hester Fox is a full-time writer and mother, with a background in museum work and historical archaeology. She is the author of such novels as The Witch of Willow Hall, A Lullaby for Witches, and The Last Heir to Blackwood Library. She lives in a small mill town in Massachusetts.

"Weaves a spell of darkness that’s mysterious and magical, and binds it with a knot of deathless love."--New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley "With expert pacing, Hester Fox peels back the layers of a mystery involving modern-day museum curator Augusta Podos and 19th century doomed witch Margaret Harlowe in this exquisite page-turner.  An atmospheric and heartbreaking tale of loss, dark magic and the power of love, this brilliant book will stay with you long after the last page."--Constance Sayers, author of The Ladies of the Secret Circus "A spine-tingling blend of paranormal and historical fiction that feels gothic, gloomy, and perfect for winter."--BuzzFeed Books"With unexpected twists aplenty, this is sure to keep fans of paranormal fantasies turning the pages. It’s a multilayered, haunting tale."--Publishers Weekly“Fox deftly navigates the overlapping borders of romance and the paranormal.”--Kirkus"Engrossing."--LibraryJournal "A haunting story full of long-buried secrets...Fans of Louisa Morgan and Susanna Kearsley will want to pick this up."--ShelfAwareness"Both timelines are compelling and readers will enjoy this blend of paranormal, gothic horror, romance, and historical fiction."--Booklist

Hester Fox is a full-time writer and mother, with a background in museum work and historical archaeology. She is the author of such novels as The Witch of Willow Hall, A Lullaby for Witches, and The Last Heir to Blackwood Library. She lives in a small mill town in Massachusetts.

"Weaves a spell of darkness that’s mysterious and magical, and binds it with a knot of deathless love."--New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley "With expert pacing, Hester Fox peels back the layers of a mystery involving modern-day museum curator Augusta Podos and 19th century doomed witch Margaret Harlowe in this exquisite page-turner.  An atmospheric and heartbreaking tale of loss, dark magic and the power of love, this brilliant book will stay with you long after the last page."--Constance Sayers, author of The Ladies of the Secret Circus "A spine-tingling blend of paranormal and historical fiction that feels gothic, gloomy, and perfect for winter."--BuzzFeed Books"With unexpected twists aplenty, this is sure to keep fans of paranormal fantasies turning the pages. It’s a multilayered, haunting tale."--Publishers Weekly“Fox deftly navigates the overlapping borders of romance and the paranormal.”--Kirkus"Engrossing."--LibraryJournal "A haunting story full of long-buried secrets...Fans of Louisa Morgan and Susanna Kearsley will want to pick this up."--ShelfAwareness"Both timelines are compelling and readers will enjoy this blend of paranormal, gothic horror, romance, and historical fiction."--Booklist

Hester Fox is a full-time writer and mother, with a background in museum work and historical archaeology. She is the author of such novels as The Witch of Willow Hall, A Lullaby for Witches, and The Last Heir to Blackwood Library. She lives in a small mill town in Massachusetts.

"Weaves a spell of darkness that’s mysterious and magical, and binds it with a knot of deathless love."--New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley "With expert pacing, Hester Fox peels back the layers of a mystery involving modern-day museum curator Augusta Podos and 19th century doomed witch Margaret Harlowe in this exquisite page-turner.  An atmospheric and heartbreaking tale of loss, dark magic and the power of love, this brilliant book will stay with you long after the last page."--Constance Sayers, author of The Ladies of the Secret Circus "A spine-tingling blend of paranormal and historical fiction that feels gothic, gloomy, and perfect for winter."--BuzzFeed Books"With unexpected twists aplenty, this is sure to keep fans of paranormal fantasies turning the pages. It’s a multilayered, haunting tale."--Publishers Weekly“Fox deftly navigates the overlapping borders of romance and the paranormal.”--Kirkus"Engrossing."--LibraryJournal "A haunting story full of long-buried secrets...Fans of Louisa Morgan and Susanna Kearsley will want to pick this up."--ShelfAwareness"Both timelines are compelling and readers will enjoy this blend of paranormal, gothic horror, romance, and historical fiction."--Booklist