Book Spotlight: The Horned Women

If you’re in the mood for a cozy, witchy read that blends folklore with modern family dynamics, Christy Matheson’s The Horned Women is a delightful choice. This 72-page novelette offers a fresh retelling of an eerie Irish fairy tale, perfect for a single, immersive reading session.

🧵 Story Overview

Maura, an American folklorist, seeks a fresh start in Ireland after a contentious divorce. She gains custody of her two young children and unexpectedly inherits an Irish castle. However, her new life becomes complicated when her ex’s teenage kids join the household, and supernatural occurrences begin. Twelve horned women appear, spinning and carding in her living room, making escalating demands. Maura must rely on her knowledge of folklore, along with her stitching and cooking skills, to protect her family from these otherworldly visitors.

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✨ Why You’ll Love It

Folklore Meets Modern Life: Matheson skillfully intertwines traditional Irish folklore with contemporary themes, creating a narrative that’s both enchanting and relatable.
Strong Female Protagonist: Maura’s character showcases resilience and ingenuity, highlighting the strength found in maternal love and determination.Amazon
Atmospheric Setting: The Irish castle and its surroundings provide a rich, immersive backdrop that enhances the story’s mystical elements.
Quick and Engaging Read: With its concise length, the story maintains a brisk pace, making it an ideal pick for a cozy evening read.

📖 Perfect For Fans Of

Readers who enjoy character-driven fairy tales and cozy fantasies, such as Robin McKinley’s works or The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, will find The Horned Women captivating.Goodreads

Embark on this magical journey and discover how Maura confronts the supernatural to protect her blended family.

Author Bio & Links

Christy Matheson writes award-winning fiction about friends, family, and finding one’s place in an ever-changing world.

She is the author of “The Castle in Kilkenny: Fairy Tales” novella series. Each one sets a traditional Irish fairy tale within a modern blended family, perfect for readers wanting a cozy family adventure.

Christy’s regular historical work (sans fantasy elements) can be found in the award-winning “Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women,” of which she is also an editor. Her Regency novels are represented by Kristina Sutton-Lennon and have won pre-publication awards for women’s fiction.

Christy is also an embroidery artist, classically trained pianist, and sews all of her own clothes. She lives in Oregon, on a country property that fondly reminds her of a Regency estate (except with a swing set instead of faux Greek ruins), with her husband, five children, three Shelties, one bunny, and an improbable quantity of art supplies.

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