The Revels

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An evocative piece of storytelling that weaves sublimely like its witch knots Susan Stokes-Chapman

The stage is set for the witch-hunt to begin
I am no witch. I have not sold my soul to the devil for powers. What I am has never openly been whispered of, yet it is enough that people would hang for it.

England, 1645.
After his half-brother dies, aspiring playwright Nicholas Pearce is apprenticed to Judge William Percival, an infamous former witch-hunter who is under pressure to resume his old profession.

In a country torn apart by civil war, with escalating tensions between Catholics and Protestants, Royalists and Roundheads, and rumours of witchcraft, Nicholas hides a secret: the dead sing. He hears their secrets, but will he find the courage to speak up to save innocent lives, even if it means putting himself in great danger

A spellbinding debut novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Laura Purcell and Bridget Collins.

Reviews

Praise for Stacey Thomass spellbinding debut, The Revels:

A darkly fascinating, spellbinding novel that captivated me with its fresh perspective and twists
Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Elektra

An original debut of rich historical detail with a protagonist you really want to root for
Susan Stokes-Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora

Wonderfully atmospheric and compelling with a fabulous twist on the genre
Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den

A most compassionate take, as well as a compelling one
Laura Shepperson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Heroines

A delicious, witchy delight. An atmsopheric and powerful debut that keeps you guessing at to how it will unravel
Hannah Kaner, Sunday Times bestselling author of Godkiller

A beguiling tale, rich in atmosphere and beautifully told. Fans of The Binding will love this stand out debut
Lianne Dillsworth, bestselling author of The Theatre of Marvels

What can I say about The Revels Beautiful prose, lyrical dialogue, a sense of intrigue and possibility challenging the readers assumptions and weaving a spell throughout the highly accomplished plot. Truly a debut for the ages!
Natalie Chandler, bestselling author of Believe Me

Author Bio

Stacey Thomas is a contributor to Bad Form Review. She is an alumna of the Curtis Brown Creative novel writing course where she was awarded the Clare Mackintosh Scholarship for Black Writers. In 2021, she was announced as one of the three winners of HarperCollins's inaugural Killing It Competition for Undiscovered Writers. The Revels is her debut novel.