{"product_id":"the-doctor-the-witch-and-the-rose-stone-paperback","title":"The Doctor, the Witch and the Rose Stone - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanne Coyle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of multiple international book awards, including \u003cstrong\u003eRunner-up in General Fiction (Paris Book Festival Awards 2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThird Place in Mystery Fiction (The BookFest Awards 2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFinalist for Book of the Year (IAN Awards 2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Doctor, the Witch and the Rose Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an atmospheric historical mystery inspired by true events from the North Berwick witch trials and the plague-ridden streets of 16th-century Paris. Perfect for readers of The Mercies, The Witch's Daughter, and The Heretic's Daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the winter of 1589, a storm rages across the North Sea, and King James VI becomes convinced that witchcraft is at work. His fear ignites one of the deadliest witch hunts in Scottish history, sweeping through the coastal town of North Berwick and targeting healers, midwives, servants, and nobles alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the maelstrom stands \u003cstrong\u003eAgnes Sampson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a midwife whose healing gifts and defiant spirit make her both revered and feared. Meanwhile, across the Channel in plague-stricken Paris, \u003cstrong\u003eyoung physician Assen Verey\u003c\/strong\u003e is torn between the promise of early modern medicine and the evocative legacy of his herbalist mother. As disease and persecution close in, Agnes and Assen find themselves on a collision course with the power of the Church, the monarchy, and the rising medical establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Doctor, the Witch and the Rose Stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweeping historical novel of courage, resilience, betrayal, and the enduring power of compassion. From the shadowy forests of 16th-century Scotland to the ravaged districts of Paris, this is an atmospheric, emotional, page-turning story about those who dare to heal in a world determined to destroy them. Perfect for readers who crave rich historical detail, atmospheric witch-trial stories, unforgettable characters, historical fiction based on true events, and a supernatural twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A gripping historical mystery I couldn't put down.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Spellbinding and captivating.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Engrossing, atmospheric, beautifully written.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Outstanding.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46870794928267,"sku":"9781917601986","price":30.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/AO1QHUr3U09781917601986.webp?v=1778316623","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-doctor-the-witch-and-the-rose-stone-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}