The Burial Witch
ISBN: 9780008757878
Description
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, 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.
Reviewed on 11th July 2026
The second novella in the Threadneedle universe, this one appears to be a standalone not directly related to the other books.
We meet Miranda, a misunderstood teenager who struggles with relationships, obsesses over rules and perception, and is frustrated by how she's treated. She finds a mystery box in the attic, which starts to upset the delicate balance of her existence in magical ways.
I found it quite an emotional novella to read, with a lot going on, and with a lot of sympathy for the character, despite her also having shortcomings that I can imagine frustrating those around her. There's a lot going on in her head and for a short book it can be quite overwhelming to experience.
A really interesting story, and I enjoyed spending time with it.
