The Hanging of Hettie Gale is a dual timeline mystery with elements of history and the paranormal, and an underlying theme of women’s strength in adversity.

The Moor is a tough place to grow up in the 1700s, particularly for Hettie Gale, who is abused by her own father and banished from the family home. She builds a new life with her young son and manages to fill their days with love and laughter, until she is accused of drowning him, and hanged for the crime.

In the present day, Alice receives news that her cousin has gone missing from her cottage on The Moor, where Alice spent many happy family holidays. Wanting to help find Fleur, Alice heads to the cottage and becomes increasingly obsessed with the legend of Hettie Gale, and the various people who have gone missing on The Moor over the centuries.
Bit by bit, Alice uncovers clues that reveal the truth about Hettie and the missing people. But what links Hettie to Fleur? And how will this knowledge help Alice find her cousin?