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A Spell for Drowning: A Novel

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A stunning historical fantasy debut steeped in the salt and superstition of the Cornish coast. Perfect for readers of Circe and Godkiller.

Forgotten sirens, mischievous sea gods, and the lore from days long since passed weave an irresistible tale.


The people of Portscatho are bound to traditions and to the sea, living side by side with the spirits, gods, and monsters that inhabit the rollicking waters. When Kensa and her half sister come across a dying sea beast on the Cornish shore, Kensa i...