Giveaway - The Names of a Hare by Bernice Barry
Another exciting giveaway!
17th-century Cornwall is a place of peril for a neurodiverse healer. In 1628, a young girl guards a dangerous secret. Steeped in herbal lore and forbidden spells, she grows to womanhood in a world that fears what it cannot understand.
Using her healing talents to help local villagers, her reputation catches the attention of witchfinder Matthew Hopkins, a chance encounter that will change the course of history.
About The Names of a Hare
Cornwall, 1628. A young girl guards a dangerous secret: she can leave her body and fly.
Steeped in herbal lore and forbidden spells, the girl becomes a woman, while across the land whispers of witchcraft turn deadly.
When witchfinder Matthew Hopkins sets out to hunt her down, their meeting will change the course of history.
In a world that fears what it cannot explain, a story shared is the most potent magic of all.
‘Barry writes with the soul of the Cornish landscape and language infusing her blood and her pen. Beautiful and entrancing.’ Robyn Cadwallader
'Eloquent and wise, like its compelling narrator, this is one of the finest historical novels I have read.'
Amanda Curtin
About Bernice Barry
Bernice Barry is a writer and historian with a background in education. Her previous books (The Mind That Shines, 2016, A Lady’s Pen, 2023, Sarah Evans, 2024,) include historical fiction and non-fiction, reflecting her passion for discovering and telling women’s stories where truth has been dimmed or obscured by time.
Originally from Cornwall in the UK, Bernice has lived for twenty-five years on Wadandi country near Wooditjup/Margaret River, researching local history, nurturing a native garden in the bush and spending as much time as possible at the place where land meets ocean.
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Contest ends 8 April 2026 AEST. Good luck!
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