The Owl Killers by Karen Maitland
Set in the 14th century, this gripping historical novel unfolds in a small English village where a group of women known as the beguines live in a self-sufficient community, challenging the traditional roles of women in society. Their peaceful existence is threatened by the sinister presence of the Owl Masters, a secretive and malevolent group that seeks to control the villagers through fear and superstition. As tensions rise, the beguines must confront the dark forces that threaten their way of life, revealing the strength and resilience of women in a time of oppression and uncertainty.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560-600
- Original Language
- English
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