Bellewether

Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction, romance and quiet, uncanny magic, anchored in meticulous research and deeply human characters. Set in late summer 1759 as war fractures communities and loyalties, it follows Jean-Philippe de Sabran, a young French-Canadian lieutenant taken captive and billeted with a Long Island farming family who want nothing to do with him.

As he works alongside them, small acts of decency begin to shift hardened views—especially for Lydia Wilde, the daughter of the house. Their connection grows in the shadow of danger and divided allegiances, while whispers of an old legend suggest their story ended badly. Years later, the traces they left behind invite a fresh look at what really happened.

Perfect for readers who love time-slip storytelling, wartime drama, and atmospheric, character-driven reads with a hint of the supernatural.

Add it to your basket and settle in for a story that rewards slow, curious reading.