There is something evil in the woods. Two feuding families of witches are on either side of the circle, and love is the key. The two heroic lovers have been parted by the animosity between their families. Seeing each other again for the first time in three years, they are faced with a battle for their love and land.
This book is beautifully written. Clennell has a picturesque imagination, and a heart-felt poetic way of describing things. The Circle is like a modern day Romeo and Juliet with a twist of dark magic. Loved it!