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The Burial Witch
A Threadneedle Novella
Series: Threadneedle
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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle comes this enchanting new novella. “The unopenable box. A mythical object that appears in fairy tales and folklore across all cultures around the world. Sometimes the box can only be opened by the right person at the right...
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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle comes this enchanting new novella
Prepare to be enchanted by this magical THREADNEEDLE novella from the SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Cari Thomas
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Description
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle comes this enchanting new novella.
“The unopenable box. A mythical object that appears in fairy tales and folklore across all cultures around the world. Sometimes the box can only be opened by the right person at the right time, such as a rightful heir, and in other tales it is considered a warning. A test given to the protagonist who are typically forbidden from opening the box. When they eventually succumb, what they unleash cannot be put back in.”
At home one memorable summer, Miranda unearths a mysterious suitcase in her attic that once belonged to her late grandmother. Inside, she finds a strange and unopenable wooden box.
Determined to discover what’s inside, she enlists the help of Maya, the owner of a local spiritualist shop, and is drawn into a world of witchcraft, magic, and temptation.
As she tries to keep up appearances as the perfect daughter, her discovery threatens to tear everything apart, putting everyone around her in danger.
Can she find a way to stay in control, or would the box have been better left buried?
Taking place before events in Threadneedle and Shadowstitch, this is a perfect read for not just fans of the series, but for anyone who loves to be transported by magical fantasy.
Series: Threadneedle
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Shadowstitch
The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series continues… Praise for world of Threadneedle ‘Enthralling and original fantasy’ Jay Kristoff, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire ‘The magic both gleams and threatens’ Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Anna survived the attempt to bind her magic, but Anna and her coven aren’t free from danger yet. Haunted by her aunt’s...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Threadneedle
The International Bestseller Within the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic. ‘Magic and love. Love and magic. They destroy everything in the end …’ Anna’s Aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic. Its twists. Its knots. Its deadly consequences. Now Anna counts down the days to the ceremony that will...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Hedge Witch
An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle. Rowan is visiting her aunt – Winnie the hedge witch – in the Welsh countryside, to get back to nature and hone her skills, as well as take a break from her annoying sisters and enjoy some peace and quiet. However, Rowan soon comes to realise...Paperback$4100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Shadowstitch
The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series continues… Praise for the world of THREADNEEDLE ‘Enthralling and original fantasy’ Jay Kristoff, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE ‘The magic both gleams and threatens’ Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Anna survived the attempt to bind her magic, but Anna and her coven aren’t free from danger yet. Haunted by her...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Burial Witch
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle comes this enchanting new novella. “The unopenable box. A mythical object that appears in fairy tales and folklore across all cultures around the world. Sometimes the box can only be opened by the right person at the right time, such as a rightful heir, and in other tales it is considered a...Hardback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle and The Times bestseller Shadowstitch At home one memorable summer, Miranda unearths a mysterious suitcase in her attic that once belonged to her late grandmother. Inside, she finds a strange and unopenable wooden box.Determined to discover what’s inside, she ends up enlisting the help of Maya,...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 13 Oct 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008546717
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperVoyager
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Cari Thomas has always loved magic, inspired by her upbringing among the woods and myths of Wales's Wye Valley. She studied English and Creative Writing at Warwick University and Magazine Journalism at The Cardiff School of Journalism. Her first job was at teen Sugar magazine, where she ran the book club and quickly realised she wanted to be the one writing the books instead. She went on to work at a creative agency, spending her spare time researching magic and accumulating an unusual collection of occult books. She wrote her first novel, Threadneedle, while living in London, wandering the city and weaving it with all the magic she wished it contained. She now lives in Bristol with her husband and son, who bears the appropriately Celtic name of Taliesin.
Also by Cari Thomas
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Shadowstitch
The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series continues… Praise for world of Threadneedle ‘Enthralling and original fantasy’ Jay Kristoff, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire ‘The magic both gleams and threatens’ Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Anna survived the attempt to bind her magic, but Anna and her coven aren’t free from danger yet. Haunted by her aunt’s...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Threadneedle
The International Bestseller Within the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic. ‘Magic and love. Love and magic. They destroy everything in the end …’ Anna’s Aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic. Its twists. Its knots. Its deadly consequences. Now Anna counts down the days to the ceremony that will...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Hedge Witch
An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle. Rowan is visiting her aunt – Winnie the hedge witch – in the Welsh countryside, to get back to nature and hone her skills, as well as take a break from her annoying sisters and enjoy some peace and quiet. However, Rowan soon comes to realise...Paperback$4100Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Shadowstitch
The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series continues… Praise for the world of THREADNEEDLE ‘Enthralling and original fantasy’ Jay Kristoff, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE ‘The magic both gleams and threatens’ Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Anna survived the attempt to bind her magic, but Anna and her coven aren’t free from danger yet. Haunted by her...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-order
The Burial Witch
An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle and The Times bestseller Shadowstitch At home one memorable summer, Miranda unearths a mysterious suitcase in her attic that once belonged to her late grandmother. Inside, she finds a strange and unopenable wooden box.Determined to discover what’s inside, she ends up enlisting the help of Maya,...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 13 Oct 2026Pre-order
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