The Witches of Santo Stefano

by Wendy Webb

An investigative journalist uncovers the haunting secret history of her own ancestors in a bewitching novel by the bestselling author of Daughters of the Lake.

When Cassie Graves discovers her husband's affair, it's enough to chip away at the foundation of her life. But after researching her family's Italian ancestry, it completely crumbles beneath her.

Her grandmother Gia's often-told stories about the past are a lie...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1662517416
• ISBN13: 9781662517419
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

4 stars

THE WITCHES OF SANTO STEFANO by Wendy Webb I love a good family genealogy mystery especially when it involves a little magic. Investigative journalist, Cassandra (Cassie) Graves, travels to Santa Stefano, Italy to research her ancestry. She wants to know why her grandmother’s death certificate has the incorrect date and lists the cause of her death as “stregheria” or witchcraft. I loved the descriptions of the village shops, the Italian landscape, the food and wine! The minor characters also added so much depth and color to the story. Also, how can you not love a protective dog and donkey? I feel a cast of characters or family tree at the beginning would’ve been most helpful for keeping track of who’s who. Aside from that, this is a warm and cozy, not too saccharine, mystery. Perfect for upcoming spooky season! Rating: 4/5 ⭐️ Pub Date: September 24, 2024 **ARC courtesy of Netgalley & AmazonPublishing / Lake Union