A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin: Content Guide

Publication Date: Sep 2026

Blurb:

Lilith Legare’s life is unraveling. Since her mother’s death, strange things have been happening – plants turn toward her touch, animals linger in her path, and the birthmark on her arm has started tingling. Worse still is her recurring nightmare of being burned alive at the stake.

Her search for answers brings her from Savannah to England, to the decaying Brackenmere Manor where the past blurs with the present. There, Lilith discovers a legacy she never asked for and along with it, the threat of peril. History must be rewritten, or she too will die.

In 1645 Suffolk, Sybil Brantham stands accused as a witch. An educated, wealthy widow, she is branded a threat by men who fear her independence. As arrests begin and suspicion abounds, Sybil must protect her younger sister, even as betrayal takes root within her household.

Across centuries, Lilith and Sybil are bound by blood and by danger. To save themselves, and each other, they must confront the silence that has stolen women’s power for generations—and dare to claim their voices before it’s too late.


What To Expect:

Readers can expect an atmospheric story about witch trials and the abuses women suffered in the 1600’s connected to a modern woman who had always felt like something is missing.


Content Warnings:

Language: Mild

Sexual Content: Closed Door – Mild romantic plot

Violence: Heavy – Torture in prison, hangings, attempted burning at the stake, references to sexual assault and being taken advantage

Substance Use: Some alcohol use

Prejudices: Sexism, classism

Religious Themes: There are mentions of religion and church but it’s not a main theme. Witchcraft is a big theme

Other Topics: None


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