By the bestselling author of Chocolat, international multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris

, comes a passionate story of love, nuns and witches, set in 17th-century France. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O'Farrell and Rachel Joyce.

''Truly sensational... This is a wonderful novel. It draws you in from the very first page'' -- SUNDAY EXPRESS

''Hugely enjoyable... Both consoling and wise'' -- New Statesman

''With this bold, inventive book, Harris confirms her position as one of Britain''s most popular novelists'' -- DAILY MAIL

''Stunned, but in a good way'' -- ***** Reader review

''Absorbing'' -- ***** Reader review

''Keeps you hooked from the start'' -- ***** Reader review

''Fabulous'' -- ***** Reader review

''A great page-turner'' -- ***** Reader review

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In seventeenth-century France against a backdrop of witch trials, regicide and religious frenzy, Juliette, one-time actress and rope-dancer, seeks refuge with her young daughter in a remote abbey and reinvents herself as Soeur Auguste.

Until a new Abbess is appointed, bringing with her a ghost from Juliette's past - a man she has every reason to fear.