The Witch of Napoli

How it reads

The Witch of Napoli is historical fiction (historical supernatural fiction, specifically), and its dominant mood is eerie. It's atmospheric and uncanny, with a sense that something is wrong. The pace is moderate — neither a page-turner nor a slow burn — so it holds up whether you read it in long sittings or short ones.

It's set in an international setting, in the historical past, told in the third person, staying close to one character. Its central concerns are faith, identity and secrets. In weight it sits in the middle: substantial without being heavy going.

It stands alone, so there's nothing else you need to read first or after. The ending resolves happily. At 294 pages it's a quick read. It's a hidden gem — known to relatively few readers.