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Elaine Thomson reveals title of next book: Witchwood

[Update July 4, 2026] Cover reveal.
In March 2026, Elaine Thomson revealed that the third of her series of ghostly novels will be called 'Witchwood'.
The description [1]:
January 1790. Isabella Rae travels south of Edinburgh to Cauldhame manse to oversee domestic matters after the death of the manse's master, Gideon Kerr. Housekeeper Jean Tait has struggled with upkeep since Gideon's death, but she greets Isabella with hostility.

Spring is on the horizon, but the ice-bound glen in which Isabella finds herself remains in coldness and shadow, and it is not long before she realises that all is not well at the manse. Isabella senses a sinister force acting unseen: candles are extinguished without warning and ice blooms on surfaces, revealing strange words.

But another, simultaneous haunting seems to be occurring: candles glowing, the air fragrant with apple blossom and grass drifting in the wake of terror.

Two spirits battle for the soul of the manse. But which will triumph?.
October 2026 was the moment that the publishers released an updated version.

The description [2]:
January 1790. Isabella Rae takes on a position at Cauldhame Manse following the death of the minister. The Manse has fallen into decay and disrepair, but Isabella's offers of help are met with hostility by the housekeeper.

Isabella is determined to set affairs at the Manse in order, but soon realises that there are sinister forces at play, who do not want her there.

Candles are extinguished without warning, doors slam and ice blooms on surfaces, revealing strange words. And another haunting is occurring too: candles glow, the air becomes fragment and, on occasion, Isabella feels a glimmer of hope.

With two forces fighting for the spirit of the Manse, can Isabella survive the terrors that unfold - and protect those still living?
Info:
Witchwood is a synonym of the mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia). In English folklore, twigs of the mountain ash were believed to ward off evil spirits and witches.

'Witchwood: A Springtime Ghost Story' will be published on April 1st, 2027.

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