The Language of Spells, Sarah Painter
The Language of Spells, Sarah Painter
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The Language of Spells

Author: Sarah Painter

Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman

Unabridged: 11 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Siskin Press

Published: 04/22/2024


Synopsis

When you are ready, seek and you shall find. It is your gift.Gwen Harper left Pendleford thirteen years ago and hasn’t looked back. Until an inheritance throws her into the mystical world she thought she’d escaped. Confronted with her great-aunt’s legacy, Gwen must finally face up to her past.The magic she has long tried to suppress is back with a vengeance but, gift or burden, for Gwen it always spells trouble. She has to stay – she has nowhere else to go – but how can she find her place in the town that drove her out after branding her a witch…?Praise for Sarah Painter'This really was a fantastic debut novel… The language was also simple but elegant and meant that the story flowed seamlessly. I honestly could not put it down.' – Laura's Little Book Blog'The plot had great twists and turns and when I thought I had the story figured out, the story would go in a different direction and surprise me. I didn’t want to put it down and the further I got into the book, the harder it was to stop reading… A wonderful debut novel and I’m looking forward to reading the next one.' – Novel Kicks'I thoroughly enjoyed The Secret of Ghosts. It was just as magical and just as enjoyable as The Language of Spells and I am soooooo glad Sarah Painter decided to go back to Pendleford. … I really do love magical fiction and I think Sarah Painter is one of the best at giving you a realistic look at magic and all that comes with it.' – Chick Lit Reviews on The Secrets of GhostsDon't miss the second book in this sparkling duet: The Secrets of Ghosts out now!

About Sarah Painter

Sarah Painter writes contemporary fiction with a touch of magic. Her debut novel, The Language of Spells, became a Kindle bestseller. The follow-up, The Secrets of Ghosts, is also available now. Sarah lives in rural Scotland with her children, husband, and a grey tabby called Zelda Kitzgerald. She drinks too much tea, loves the work of Joss Whedon, and is the proud owner of a writing shed.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gogol on July 09, 2021

It was actually just a few days ago when I finished Thornyhold by Mary Stewart, and then I came across The Language of Spells today quite by accident. I’m shocked to see that so far no one has noted that TLS is a very close retelling, so to speak! of Mary Stewart’s Thornyhold, with some superficial......more

Goodreads review by Amy on July 15, 2013

Best-selling 'Language of Spells' has it all, really - suspense, romance, magic, family politics and intrigue. Added to this Sarah Painter creates a likeable heroine in Gwen, and thanks to Sarah's flowing prose, 'Language of Spells' is a satisfying and engrossing read. I loved in particular the will......more

Goodreads review by AdiTurbo on June 12, 2019

Loved it, a true guilty pleasure read, wish-fulfilling and heart-warming. I love the complex female characters, I love how they use their extra powers with a light hand, mainly to maintain more control and get more justice in their lives, which is what all women should have. Sweet and lovely writing......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on February 18, 2016

An enchanting book that is well written and has elements of magical realism, herbs, spells, mystery and romance. Gwen, the main character, is likeable and before you realise it, you find yourself sucked into the village of Pendleford and the people who live there. This book is the definition of pure......more

Goodreads review by Sue on March 04, 2025

Gwen Harper’s struggle with her magical abilities and the past she tried to leave behind. After years of estrangement, she returns to her hometown of Pendleford when she inherits her great-aunt’s house, forcing her to confront old wounds, family tensions, and a community that distrusts her because o......more