A book I will certainly read again. The writing is evocative and seasonal, building to harvest time. Set in 1933, there are parallels with many of today's political issues and social crises as people bemoan the loss of traditional ways -- however, it's those whose ways are supposedly lost, the farmers in this story, who know the truth, that 'ways' have always changed. The witchcraft element of the story is fascinating, contributing to the theme of continuity and change. Even now, girls/women who don't conform and comply with men' wishes are demonised and punished.