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Emilia Hart is an Australian-born author and screenwriter. She studied law at the University of New South Wales before turning to writing.
Known for: Weyward
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Weyward
Weyward is a debut novel by Emilia Hart that intertwines the lives of three women across five centuries, each connected by a shared legacy of female resilience and witchcraft. The story follows Altha in 1619, accused of witchcraft; Violet in 1942, trapped by societal expectations; and Kate in 2019, escaping an abusive relationship. Their stories converge around the Weyward family home, revealing a lineage of strength and survival against patriarchal oppression.
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Kate’s Awakening: 2019 and the Return to Weyward Cottage
When Kate escapes London, she carries with her the fractures of a life spent in fear—a life diminished by an abusive partner who taught her to doubt her own instincts. The moment she reaches Weyward Cottage, a small, ivy-covered home left to her by her great-aunt, the silence feels like both sanctua...
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Altha’s Trial: 1619 and the Roots of Power
In 1619, Altha stands before her accusers—a woman alone against the storm of superstition and male fear. A local farmer has died, and because Altha knows herbs that heal and animals that obey her, she is branded witch rather than wise woman. I wanted Altha to embody a kind of power that frightens th...
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About Emilia Hart
Emilia Hart is an Australian-born author and screenwriter. She studied law at the University of New South Wales before turning to writing. Her debut novel, Weyward, became an international bestseller and was praised for its feminist themes and lyrical prose.
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