She is a bit of a magician with words, conjuring up people and places with rich, descriptive images.

Thornyhold casts its own magical spell on us.' - Historical Novels Review, 'Stewart sustains readers' interest with her sympathetic characters and her thoughtful, well-written narrative. An enchanting novel that should have broad appeal.' -Library Journal, 'A welcome reissue of Mary Stewart's novella. Readers will be hooked from the very first line, 'I suppose that my mother could have been a witch if she had chosen to.' The opening promise of an engaging story is not broken. Thornyhold casts its own magical spell on us.' - Historical Novels Review, 'Here shifts skillfully to the 20th century, mixing magic, witchcraft, and romance. An enchanting novel that should have broad appeal.' - Library Journal, 'Mary Stewart is one of my all-time favorite writers, Thornyhold is my favorite.' -Meg Cabot, author, The Princess Diaries and Queen of Babble, 'A welcome reissue of Mary Stewart's novella. One only wishes that a visit to Thornyhold lasted longer.' -Orlando Sentinel, 'Here shifts skillfully to the 20th century, mixing magic, witchcraft, and romance.

'Stewart sustains readers' interest with her sympathetic characters and her thoughtful, well-written narrative.

Thornyhold by mary stewart