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The Curse of the Saltmarsh Girl

Narrator
Helen Stern
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Publish Date
7 August 2026
Run Time
8 hours 8 minutes
Format
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The dark marsh stretches around Margery. She can hear the sound of her mother’s voice, crying. Or is it the wind…? Will she get out of here alive?

1665: When Margery arrives in Saltmarsh looking for her mother, she finds silence, secrets, and backs turned.

But she is not the only thing that has arrived. As the Plague falls on the village, leaving almost no man, woman or child alive, rumours circulate – about a demon dog, about lights floating above the waters, about voices in the dark… And about a girl, one who has brought a curse.

With Margery’s mother missing, it becomes clear that these remote, desolate marshes are about to become the most dangerous ground she’s ever stepped on…

Now: A beautiful young opera singer named Angel Bailey has arrived in Saltmarsh. She’s there to visit her adoptive brother, but she’s also running away. Because, after years of longing to know where she came from, she’s received word from a woman claiming to be her sister, saying their birth mother’s dying wish is to meet the child she abandoned.

But when Angel becomes fascinated with the story of another mother and daughter, and a centuries old curse on the marsh, the land beneath her feet is about to shift forever…

Authors love Clare Marchant:

'Marchant’s usual magical blend of strong women, well-researched historical settings and riveting plotlines knocks another stellar novel out the park.’ Bestselling author, Jenni Keer

‘I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!’ Bestselling author, Louise Douglas

‘A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Bestselling author, Rachel Burton

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Author
Clare Marchant
Narrator
Helen Stern
Duration
8 hours 8 minutes
Release Date
7 August 2026
ISBN
9781807038380
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Historical fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Horror and supernatural fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration

Synopsis

The dark marsh stretches around Margery. She can hear the sound of her mother’s voice, crying. Or is it the wind…? Will she get out of here alive?1665: When Margery arrives in Saltmarsh looking for her mother, she finds silence, secrets, and backs turned.But she is not the only thing that has arrived. As the Plague falls on the village, leaving almost no man, woman or child alive, rumours circulate – about a demon dog, about lights floating above the waters, about voices in the dark… And about a girl, one who has brought a curse.With Margery’s mother missing, it becomes clear that these remote, desolate marshes are about to become the most dangerous ground she’s ever stepped on…Now: A beautiful young opera singer named Angel Bailey has arrived in Saltmarsh. She’s there to visit her adoptive brother, but she’s also running away. Because, after years of longing to know where she came from, she’s received word from a woman claiming to be her sister, saying their birth mother’s dying wish is to meet the child she abandoned.But when Angel becomes fascinated with the story of another mother and daughter, and a centuries old curse on the marsh, the land beneath her feet is about to shift forever…Authors love Clare Marchant:'Marchant’s usual magical blend of strong women, well-researched historical settings and riveting plotlines knocks another stellar novel out the park.’ Bestselling author, Jenni Keer‘I was completely hooked by this brilliant timeslip novel. Unmissable!’ Bestselling author, Louise Douglas‘A page turning historical novel that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Bestselling author, Rachel Burton

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