Tidelands evokes a world of suspense and superstition. Its fascinating fictional heroine, Alinor, is caught in a net of in-between spaces . . . I was completely swept up in this wonderful, immersive story set in the English Civil War when women who lived unconventional lives risked being accused of witchcraft.
- Tina Jackson, Writing Magazine

A compelling novel that shines a light on the struggles of 17th century women.
- Daily Mirror

The novel's power lies in Gregory's evocative portrayal of the tidelands and the everyday lives of those who are bound to them.
- Sunday Express

Philippa Gregory returns with an English Civil War novel that excels in everything she does best. Historical events are written with breathless immediacy, keeping the reader enthralled even if they know the outcome. She pays close attention to the plight of women in the past, so often unchanged despite men's wars, and gives them a voice . . . Fans will not be disappointed.
- Alys Key, The i

Shines a light on the struggles of 17th century women . . . If this novel is the first sign of what's to come then readers are in for a treat.
- Emma Lee-Potter, Daily Express