Witchmark

About “Witchmark”

In an original world inspired by Edwardian England during a world war, noble families use magical gifts to shape the fate of nations. Miles Singer, marked by magic from birth, faces a life of servitude or imprisonment. He joins the war to escape his fate but returns changed. He tries to start over as a doctor at a struggling veterans' hospital, but his magical gift is exposed when a poisoned patient reveals his witchmark. To uncover the truth behind the patient's death, Miles must confront his past and rely on the family he hates, as well as the man who captivates him. This 2018 novel by C. L. Polk explores themes of identity, power, and redemption.