The Headswoman

This little-known novel from the author of The Wind in the Willows tells the story of a woman tasked with carrying out the death penalty in a utopian society where justice is determined by popular vote. As she comes to question the morality of her role, the headswoman faces a crisis of conscience that threatens to upend the entire social order. With its intriguing premise and thought-provoking themes, this book will appeal to fans of dystopian fiction and philosophical literature alike.