The Widows’ Coven

In the mining town of Cinderwell, Mairwen Bexley is forced to bury her husband, Tolland, after a devastating fire destroys the lower galleries of Ironwake No. 4. But the coffin the mining company delivers is suspiciously light, and no bodies have been recovered. Instead, the families receive sealed coffins, questionable personal belongings, and official death certificates that raise more questions than answers.

Determined to discover the truth, Mairwen begins investigating the companys version of events. She soon discovers altered records, suspicious medical reports, missing evidence, and a network of secrets surrounding the mine disaster.

Her search leads her to Nuala Strake and a mysterious circle of women who possess an unusual form of magic involving black threads, iron, and ash. Their supernatural abilities may reveal hidden truths, but their power comes with dangerous rules: a mistaken accusation can turn the magic against those who use it.

As Mairwen becomes involved in their investigation, she must confront the possibility that the mine disaster was not simply an accident. With the mining company determined to protect its secrets, every clue brings new dangers and forces her to question whom she can trust.

Between grief, corruption, forbidden secrets, and supernatural forces, Mairwen must decide how far she is willing to go to uncover what lies beneath Cinderwell—and whether the truth can finally give the dead the justice they deserve.