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A review by doritobabe
Witches of Lychford by Paul Cornell
4.0
4/5 Stars
Is this what they call a cozy mystery? Likely not; regardless, I got super cozy fall vibes from this read.
Witches of Lynchford was one of my random library picks. I didn't realize until halfway through the praise that Cornell has received and how widely read he is. Having finished this novella, I understand the reputation and will be sure to read more by him.
Witches of Lynchford is a nicely paced novella about the sleepy town of Lychford, caught up in the midst of a referendum regarding the opening of a new supermarket. The supermarket would bring jobs, and there is a class discussion in the novel about why these decisions are made, but the most critical point of the supermarket is it's placement would disturb an ancient magical ward/boundary that keeps them out.
The novel has an assortment of characters, of which three are main characters: Lizzie, the vicar; Autumn, the new age witch, and Judith, an orny townswoman imbued with the old ways .
This book was atmospheric and cozy and chilling and a nice evening read. Pleasantly surprised and perfect to kick off this year's "Spooktober" reads.
Is this what they call a cozy mystery? Likely not; regardless, I got super cozy fall vibes from this read.
Witches of Lynchford was one of my random library picks. I didn't realize until halfway through the praise that Cornell has received and how widely read he is. Having finished this novella, I understand the reputation and will be sure to read more by him.
Witches of Lynchford is a nicely paced novella about the sleepy town of Lychford, caught up in the midst of a referendum regarding the opening of a new supermarket. The supermarket would bring jobs, and there is a class discussion in the novel about why these decisions are made, but the most critical point of the supermarket is it's placement would disturb an ancient magical ward/boundary that keeps them out.
The novel has an assortment of characters, of which three are main characters: Lizzie, the vicar; Autumn, the new age witch, and Judith, an orny townswoman imbued with the old ways .
This book was atmospheric and cozy and chilling and a nice evening read. Pleasantly surprised and perfect to kick off this year's "Spooktober" reads.