So, no more jumping in the river on hot days, she thought. Although Jennet had brushed off her comments, remarking that she hardly had need of a roll anyway, being an impractical item of clothing to wear for all but the highest born ladies, she had to recognise that her mother was right, and like it or not, womanhood was now upon her. Her mother had commented that she barely needed a roll to accentuate the curvature at her waist which seemed to have appeared overnight. Her sixteenth birthday had arrived in March, and if her mind had not noted its significance, her body had certainly responded. As a child she would have stripped down to her shift and paddled in the river to obtain some relief from the summer heat, but alas she was no longer a child.

Jennet shifted uncomfortably, feeling the sweat trickling down her back and wishing that she could remove her bodice, even just for a few moments. The sky was completely clear and wonderfully blue, causing the sun to shine with a relentless heat, unabated by the cover of occasional clouds.

Jennet stretched her bare feet out on the soft green grass, digging her toes in firmly to fully enjoy the luxurious sensation. Over the past couple of weeks I have given you all a sneak peak of the first couple of chapters and today I finally reveal the third.Īnyone interested in ordering the book can get it from the following retailers: Amazon UK / Amazon / Smashwords / Kobo The release of The Gisburn Witch is only a few days away on June 1st.

The Gisburn Witch by Sarah L. King