Can a woman gifted with the power of healing survive in a world that burns what it cannot understand? Cornwall, 1614. Born with emerald eyes, a little girl arrives in the tin-mining village of Crantock with her widowed father, Reverend Oliver Martyn. In a world where conformity means survival, Lamorna's obsessive habits and profound connection to nature mark her as dangerously 'other'. As whispers of witchcraft sweep through coastal villages, she guards her most dangerous secret: the out-of-body journeys she takes with her 'flying stone'. Under the guidance of housekeeper Gunnet Dawes, the girl learns ancient plant knowledge, forbidden Cornish words, and crucial strategies to mask her true nature. Hers is a secret life, and one which requires her to move and move again, to escape those who would seek to destroy her.

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ISBN13: 9781760998462
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 320
Edition:
Publication Date: 27 Oct 2026
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publication City, Country: North Fremantle, WA, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x13(L)x2.9(W)282
Weight (gm): 282

Author Biography

Bernice Barry is a West Australian writer and historian with a background as a teacher, regional adviser for literacy, and international consultant for curriculum innovation. Her previous books include non-fiction and historical fiction, reflecting her passion for telling women's stories where truth has been dimmed or obscured by time. Originally from Cornwall in the UK, Bernice now lives on Wadandi Country near Wooditjup (Margaret River), researching West Australian history, nurturing a native garden in the bush and spending as much time as possible at the place where land meets ocean.

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