The House of Cursed Daughters

'Evil echoes down the centuries in a darkly compelling story that draws you in and keeps you totally transfixed. Impeccably researched …utterly relatable’ Frances Quinn, That Bonesetter Woman
‘A powerful slice of feminist gothic fiction’ HEAT
'A cocktail of feminist historical novel, mother-daughter relationship drama, with a dash of horror …An atmospheric and compulsive read' Natasha Solomons, Cleopatra
Praise for C.J. Cooke:
'Pure spooky pleasure' Stephen King, The Shining
'A taut psychological thriller, an eerie Nordic fable, and a thoughtful meditation on stewardship … This is my favourite kind of book' Christopher Buehlman, Between Two Fires
'A chilling, atmospheric novel' Sunday Times
'A vivid and haunting portrait of a real-life heroine, told in beautifully immersive prose’ Emilia Hart, The Sirens
‘A powerful, rage-filled novel of courage, sisterhood and female power inspired by a real witchcraft trial … Blisteringly brilliant’ Anna Mazzola, The Book of Secrets
‘C.J. Cooke expertly weaves the terrifying and real experience of witch persecution with dark magic and the power of sisterhood … An unforgettable read’ Anya Bergman, The Witches of Vardo
'Cooke is known for her ability to craft spellbinding tales filled with dread and terror, but also beauty – and she shows off these skills once again' Scots Magazine
‘Chilling and beautifully written, this gripped me from the very first sentence: I read it in one sitting. A haunting recreation of a real Scottish witch trial, this is CJ Cooke's finest novel yet’ Emilia Hart, Weyward
‘A fantastic blend of folklore and feminism, Cooke delicately balances terror and tenderness in a gothic, gripping tale’ Daily Mail