'Beautifully written, you will be drawn into the claustrophobic world of the mere, where sinners fear the retribution of both God and the devil. A dark and disturbing tale' - Laura Shepherd-Robinson, bestselling author of The Square of Sevens

'Haunting and beautiful . . . Even in Mere's brutality, there is a rare tenderness to be found' - Lucy Rose, bestselling author of The Lamb

Mere by Danielle Giles is a hypnotic historical novel about fear and survival, power and position, and a love that takes hold in the darkest of places.

Norfolk, 990 ad. Deep in the Fens, isolated by a vast and treacherous mere, an order of holy sisters make their home. Under the steely guidance of Abbess Sigeburg they follow God's path, looking to their infirmarian, Hilda, to provide what comfort and cures she can for their variety of ailments.

But when the mere, the eerie and shallow wetland surrounding this tightknit community, snatches a young servant boy, Sigeburg's grip falters and Hilda quickly realizes this place holds secrets darker and more unholy than she can fathom.

Then proud Sister Wulfrun, a recent arrival to the convent, has a vision: a curse is upon them and change must be brought. Is she saint or serpent? To Hilda, Wulfrun is a signal bolder and brighter than any fire set - one she cannot help but follow . . .

'Chilling, dark and immersive' - Rosanna Pike, bestselling author of A Little Trickerie

'A gem of a novel' - Costanza Casati, bestselling author of Babylonia