Thornyhold
Mary Stewart's Thornyhold (1988) is a gothic fiction and witch fiction novel. Much of the action takes place in England and Wiltshire, England. It deals with villages, herbalists, healers and witches.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, and 60 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions across 4 languages.
At about 282 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About Thornyhold
When Gilly Ramsey, whose childhood has been one of lonely isolation, inherits an English country home steeped in magic, she discovers an intriguing, mysterious world, and a man who teaches her to love.
Quick answers
Who wrote Thornyhold?
Thornyhold was written by Mary Stewart and first published in 1988.
What genre is Thornyhold?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Witch Fiction, Occult Fiction and Historical Romance.
How long is Thornyhold?
The median edition has 282 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Thornyhold?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Time of the Hunter's Moon, The Demon Lover (Chivers Sound Library) and Dance of the Gods.
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