The King's Witches

Set in 1589, Kate Foster’s beautifully written fictional novel, The King's Witches, follows Princess Anne of Denmark as she navigates her first year of marriage to King James VI of Scotland—a period to demonstrate her suitability as Queen. Alongside Anne is her maid, Kirsten Sorenson, whose own ambitions hinge on the marriage’s success. Meanwhile, Jura, a young housemaid from North Berwick, practices the healing arts passed down by her mother. As witch trials erupt, these three women must rely on one another to survive the escalating drama.