Meirionydd, 1783. Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London.
The only job he can find is in Wales where he can’t speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion.
When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.
Linette Tresilian has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is through Henry’s investigations that a truth comes to light that will bind her and Henry’s destinies together in ways neither thought possible.
The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman is published on 18 April, 2024.
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