The Darkest Shore

Set in 1703 on Scotland's east coast, this historical novel follows Sorcha McIntyre, a fishwife and widow returning to her hometown of Pittenweem, where superstition and tradition shape everyday life. When a young local falls prey to witchcraft accusations, Sorcha and her friends face overwhelming fear and hostility from the villagers, revealing a tense struggle against suspicion, malevolence, and powerful forces in a time of social and spiritual upheaval.