'A hugely enjoyable heart-stopping afternoon in the company of Queen Macbeth and her three wise women. I *love* the Darkland tales!'
- Damian Barr
'Among the most exciting series of books of recent years'
- SNACK Magazine
'A wondrous tale of subterfuge, courage, and resolve set among Kings and Queens, war and passion in eleventh century Scotland'
- Liz Robinson, Lovereading
'a historical romance seen from the perspective of a strong and determined woman fighting for life and love'
- Andy Beaven, Mail on Sunday
'In the fifth book in the critically acclaimed 'Darkland Tales' series from Polygon Val McDermid plunges into medieval Scotland. Overturning Shakespeare's propaganda, the reader will encounter a new Lady Macbeth amidst a web of vicious intrigue'
- GoodReading Magazine Australia
'This gripping entry in the Darkland Tales series of fictional retellings of Scottish history finds the mighty Val McDermid interpret the story of Lady Macbeth with searing feminist power'
- Waterstones Says