{"product_id":"hex-ebook","title":"Hex","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fierce, haunting and deeply human retelling of the North Berwick Witch Trials — a Darkland Tales novella that bridges 1591 and the present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenni Fagan brings extraordinary emotional power to the final hours of Geillis Duncan, visited in her cell by a woman from the future who understands all too well the persecution she faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex\u003c\/strong\u003e is a visceral, poetic and devastatingly intimate reimagining of one of Scotland’s darkest historical moments: the North Berwick Witch Trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the 4th of December 1591. In a cold prison cell beneath Edinburgh’s High Street, Geillis Duncan — a young woman condemned as a witch — awaits her execution. But on this final night, she receives an unexpected visitor: Iris, a woman from the future who knows that the persecution of women for their bodies, beliefs and autonomy is far from over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the night unfolds, Geillis recounts her arrest, torture, forced confession and trial, while Iris offers solace, solidarity and the faint possibility of escape. Their conversation becomes a bridge across centuries — a reckoning with misogyny, fear, superstition and the violence of state power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart historical fiction, part contemporary feminist meditation, \u003cstrong\u003eHex\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, lyrical and unforgettable entry in the Darkland Tales series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This series has already produced two works of note and distinction… Hex and Rizzio are showing the way towards a reckoning, and about time too.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Stuart Kelly, Scotland on Sunday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A powerfully poignant tale of one of the most turbulent moments in Scotland’s history.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping Darkland Tales novella\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in real historical events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful feminist lens\u003c\/strong\u003e on persecution, misogyny and resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtmospheric, lyrical writing\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed contemporary authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tense, intimate two‑hander\u003c\/strong\u003e set over a single night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of historical fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sharp, modern edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Jenni Fagan\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award‑winning poet, novelist and screenwriter. Her debut novel \u003cem\u003eThe Panopticon\u003c\/em\u003e established her as one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists, and her work has been shortlisted for major prizes including the Desmond Elliott Prize, the James Tait Black Prize and the BBC International Story Prize. Her novels, poetry and screenwriting have earned international acclaim, and she continues to be one of Scotland’s most distinctive literary voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polygon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788854832\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction \/ Historical Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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