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James Wentworth has outlived eras, empires, and enemies. But after centuries of survival, he discovers that the hardest thing to endure isn't time—it’s memory.
As James settles into the quiet rhythms of a new life with his beloved Sarah and their children, the ghosts of 1692 refuse to remain in the soil of Salem. The trauma of the trials remains a visceral ache, a shadow that threatens the domestic peace he has fought so hard to build. Despite the light of his family’s love, James finds himself trapped in the recurring narrative of his own history.
To break the cycle, James must embark on one final psychological journey. With the help of Olivia Phillips—a woman whose power transcends the boundaries of the known world—James must face the darkness he has carried for three hundred years.
And Shadows Will Fall is a meditation on the grace found in endings and the peace that comes when the shadows finally retreat.
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About the author
Meredith Allard is an award-winning author whose work explores the intersection of history, memory, and the human psyche. She is best known for the bestselling Loving Husband trilogy and the Victorian novel When It Rained at Hembry Castle, which was named a Best Historical Novel by IndieReader. Her prequel, Down Salem Way, earned the B.R.A.G. Medallion and was a semi-finalist for the Chaucer Award in Early Historical Fiction.
A recognized authority on the craft, Meredith is the author of Painting the Past: A Guide For Writing Historical Fiction, a #1 Amazon New Release in Authorship and Creativity. For over twenty years, she has mentored writers of all ages, helping them find their voices while honing her own signature blend of meticulous research and haunting prose.
When she isn't unearthing the secrets of the past, she can be found in the hills of Southern Nevada with her cats and a cup of coffee.
