They said the murders were the work of Satan, but Beatrice Scarlett, the apothecary's daughter, detects traces of humans. They said that god is punishing them, but she holds back her fellow citizens in the small farming community so they don't slide into hysteria. Beatrice lives in an age – 18th century – where superstition and superstition reign, where the echo of the Salem witches has not yet faded. But she herself is dynamic and independent, courageous and charismatic and will not hesitate to face the real devil...
The Purple Widow is the first book in Graham Masterton's new series, starring Beatrice Scarlett, a woman with a keen eye and deep knowledge of herbs and their properties. Will he be able to give an explanation to all the troubles that afflict the small village? How will he manage to convince the little God-fearing society that a man can be more evil than Satan himself?
Follow Beatrice on this adventure that promises to take you back in time and give you a reason to reflect on the power of mother nature combined with human ingenuity. A power that manipulates the mind and plants fear in the depths of the soul.
Graham Masterton is one of the few true masters of the horror novel.
James Herbert, author
A masterful, atmospheric historical thriller that will captivate you. Masterton is an expert at combining suspense with a complex and tightly woven plot.
Crime Review
The characters are very well done, with Beatrice emerging as the exciting new heroine.
New Books Magazine
Graham Masterton was born in Edinburgh in 1946. He has published more than thirty-five horror novels and three collections of short stories. It has won Edgar and Bram Stoker awards, and has also been nominated for a World Fantasy Award. He lives in England.
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