Weyward

Weyward tracks the interconnected lives of three women from the same bloodline across five centuries. In 1619, Altha faces a trial for witchcraft after a local farmer is killed by his own oxen. In 1942, Violet lives in a crumbling estate during the war, discovering her mother’s hidden history while pushing against the strictures of her father’s control. In 2019, Kate flees an abusive relationship to seek refuge in a cottage inherited from her great-aunt. Each woman possesses an innate, visceral connection to the natural world, manipulating plants and insects to survive men who attempt to dominate or destroy them.

This novel is for readers who appreciate historical fiction centered on female autonomy and the reclamation of ancestral knowledge. It appeals to those interested in the history of witch trials and the ecological bond between humans and the landscape. Readers walk away with a specific perspective on how trauma and resilience are inherited through generations. They will find a narrative that prioritizes the physical sensations of the outdoors and the silent ways women protect themselves using the environment when legal and social systems fail them.