The Witchfinder's Sister

The Witchfinder's Sister

Author: Beth Underdown

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 0241978068

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'The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...' THE PAGE-TURNING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER 'A compelling debut from a gifted storyteller' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent When Alice Hopkins' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town: whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women's names. To what lengths will Matthew's obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? Winner of the HWA Debut Crown Award 2017, and a Spring 2018 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, this beautiful and haunting historical thriller is perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, The Miniaturist and Burial Rites. 'Vivid and terrifying' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train 'Thumpingly good' Lucy Mangan 'A clever, pacey read that blends truth and fiction...what elevates this book above other historical thrillers are the questions that Underdown asks about the nature of power, fear and how easy it is to become complicit in terrible acts' The Times 'A chilling, creeping novel with very obvious parallels to more modern forms of witch-hints and misogyny, but is still firmly rooted in an England torn apart by civil war and gripped by religious fervour' Red 'A haunting, brooding debut' Psychologies 'At once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller' Patrick Gale 'A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat 'Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback's Wolf Winter is going to love this' Natasha Pulley, author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street 'Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won't let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller' Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition 'A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water 'Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster' Kate Riordan 'Superb: dark, terrifying and utterly compelling' Tracy Borman 'A novel for our times. Beth Underdown's The Witchfinder's Sister explores another time and another place to lay bare the visceral horror of what a witch hunt truly is' New York Times Book Review 'Entertaining and thought-provoking, with a valuable message for our own times' Washington Post


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Download or read book The Witchfinder's Sister written by Beth Underdown and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...' THE PAGE-TURNING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER 'A compelling debut from a gifted storyteller' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent When Alice Hopkins' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town: whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women's names. To what lengths will Matthew's obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? Winner of the HWA Debut Crown Award 2017, and a Spring 2018 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, this beautiful and haunting historical thriller is perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, The Miniaturist and Burial Rites. 'Vivid and terrifying' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train 'Thumpingly good' Lucy Mangan 'A clever, pacey read that blends truth and fiction...what elevates this book above other historical thrillers are the questions that Underdown asks about the nature of power, fear and how easy it is to become complicit in terrible acts' The Times 'A chilling, creeping novel with very obvious parallels to more modern forms of witch-hints and misogyny, but is still firmly rooted in an England torn apart by civil war and gripped by religious fervour' Red 'A haunting, brooding debut' Psychologies 'At once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller' Patrick Gale 'A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat 'Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback's Wolf Winter is going to love this' Natasha Pulley, author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street 'Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won't let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller' Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition 'A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water 'Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster' Kate Riordan 'Superb: dark, terrifying and utterly compelling' Tracy Borman 'A novel for our times. Beth Underdown's The Witchfinder's Sister explores another time and another place to lay bare the visceral horror of what a witch hunt truly is' New York Times Book Review 'Entertaining and thought-provoking, with a valuable message for our own times' Washington Post


The Witchfinder's Sister

The Witchfinder's Sister

Author: Beth Underdown

Publisher: Viking

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780241978030

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''VIVID AND TERRIFYING'' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ''The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...'' 1645. When Alice Hopkins'' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town- whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women''s names. To what lengths will Matthew''s obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? ''A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel'' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat ''Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback''s Wolf Winter is going to love this'' Natasha Pulley, author ofThe Watchmaker of Filigree Street ''Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won''t let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller'' Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition ''A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water ''Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster'' Kate Riordan ''Superb- dark, terrifying and utterly compelling''Tracy Borman %%%''VIVID AND TERRIFYING'' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ''At once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller'' Patrick Gale ''Atense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water ''The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...'' 1645. When Alice Hopkins'' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town- whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women''s names. To what lengths will Matthew''s obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? Based on the true story of the man known as the Witchfinder General, this exquisitely rendered novel transports you to a time and place almost unimaginable, where survival might mean betraying those closest to you, and danger lurks outside every door. ''A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel'' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat ''Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback''s Wolf Winter is going to love this'' Natasha Pulley, author ofThe Watchmaker of Filigree Street ''Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won''t let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller'' Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition ''A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water ''Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster'' Kate Riordan ''Superb- dark, terrifying and utterly compelling''Tracy Borman %%%''VIVID AND TERRIFYING'' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ''Atense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North


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Download or read book The Witchfinder's Sister written by Beth Underdown and published by Viking. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ''VIVID AND TERRIFYING'' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ''The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...'' 1645. When Alice Hopkins'' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town- whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women''s names. To what lengths will Matthew''s obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? ''A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel'' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat ''Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback''s Wolf Winter is going to love this'' Natasha Pulley, author ofThe Watchmaker of Filigree Street ''Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won''t let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller'' Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition ''A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water ''Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster'' Kate Riordan ''Superb- dark, terrifying and utterly compelling''Tracy Borman %%%''VIVID AND TERRIFYING'' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ''At once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller'' Patrick Gale ''Atense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water ''The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six...'' 1645. When Alice Hopkins'' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town- whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women''s names. To what lengths will Matthew''s obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? Based on the true story of the man known as the Witchfinder General, this exquisitely rendered novel transports you to a time and place almost unimaginable, where survival might mean betraying those closest to you, and danger lurks outside every door. ''A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel'' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat ''Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback''s Wolf Winter is going to love this'' Natasha Pulley, author ofThe Watchmaker of Filigree Street ''Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won''t let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller'' Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition ''A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North Water ''Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster'' Kate Riordan ''Superb- dark, terrifying and utterly compelling''Tracy Borman %%%''VIVID AND TERRIFYING'' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ''Atense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel'' Ian McGuire, author of The North


The Witchfinder's Sister

The Witchfinder's Sister

Author: Beth Underdown

Publisher: Viking

Published: 2017-03-20

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780241978047

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"Do you believe in the devil? Not so long ago I too would have scoffed. Now - now I am not so sure.' 1645. Alice Hopkins returns in disgrace, husbandless and pregnant, to her brother Matthew's house in the small Essex town of Manningtree. When she left, Matthew was an awkward boy, bullied for the scars that disfigure his face. But the brother Alice has come back to is like a different person. Now Matthew has powerful friends, and mysterious business that keeps him out late into the night. Then the rumours begin- whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which Matthew is gathering women's names. Just how far will Matthew's obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan?"


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Download or read book The Witchfinder's Sister written by Beth Underdown and published by Viking. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Do you believe in the devil? Not so long ago I too would have scoffed. Now - now I am not so sure.' 1645. Alice Hopkins returns in disgrace, husbandless and pregnant, to her brother Matthew's house in the small Essex town of Manningtree. When she left, Matthew was an awkward boy, bullied for the scars that disfigure his face. But the brother Alice has come back to is like a different person. Now Matthew has powerful friends, and mysterious business that keeps him out late into the night. Then the rumours begin- whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which Matthew is gathering women's names. Just how far will Matthew's obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make, when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan?"


The Last Witchfinder

The Last Witchfinder

Author: James Morrow

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 0061870560

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Jennet Stearne's father hangs witches for a living in Restoration England. But when she witnesses the unjust and horrifying execution of her beloved aunt Isobel, the precocious child decides to make it her life's mission to bring down the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act. Armed with little save the power of reason, and determined to see justice prevail, Jennet hurls herself into a series of picaresque adventures—traveling from King William's Britain to the fledgling American Colonies to an uncharted island in the Caribbean, braving West Indies pirates, Algonquin Indian captors, the machinations of the Salem Witch Court, and the sensuous love of a young Ben Franklin. For Jennet cannot and must not rest until she has put the last witchfinder out of business.


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Download or read book The Last Witchfinder written by James Morrow and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennet Stearne's father hangs witches for a living in Restoration England. But when she witnesses the unjust and horrifying execution of her beloved aunt Isobel, the precocious child decides to make it her life's mission to bring down the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act. Armed with little save the power of reason, and determined to see justice prevail, Jennet hurls herself into a series of picaresque adventures—traveling from King William's Britain to the fledgling American Colonies to an uncharted island in the Caribbean, braving West Indies pirates, Algonquin Indian captors, the machinations of the Salem Witch Court, and the sensuous love of a young Ben Franklin. For Jennet cannot and must not rest until she has put the last witchfinder out of business.


The Witch's Sister

The Witch's Sister

Author: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 0689853157

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Lynn's growing conviction that her sister is learning witchcraft from a neighbor reaches its peak when Lynn, her sister, and brother are left for a weekend in the neighbor's charge.


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Download or read book The Witch's Sister written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynn's growing conviction that her sister is learning witchcraft from a neighbor reaches its peak when Lynn, her sister, and brother are left for a weekend in the neighbor's charge.


Good Omens

Good Omens

Author: Neil Gaiman

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0061991120

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The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, soon to be an original series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant. ?Season 2 of Good Omens coming soon! “Good Omens . . . is something like what would have happened if Thomas Pynchon, Tom Robbins and Don DeLillo had collaborated. Lots of literary inventiveness in the plotting and chunks of very good writing and characterization. It’s a wow. It would make one hell of a movie. Or a heavenly one. Take your pick.” —Washington Post According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner. So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon—both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture. And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist . . .


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Download or read book Good Omens written by Neil Gaiman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic collaboration from the internationally bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, soon to be an original series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant. ?Season 2 of Good Omens coming soon! “Good Omens . . . is something like what would have happened if Thomas Pynchon, Tom Robbins and Don DeLillo had collaborated. Lots of literary inventiveness in the plotting and chunks of very good writing and characterization. It’s a wow. It would make one hell of a movie. Or a heavenly one. Take your pick.” —Washington Post According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner. So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon—both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture. And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist . . .


Witchstruck

Witchstruck

Author: Victoria Lamb

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2013-09-24

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0373210973

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Secretly practicing her magical gifts at the palace of banished Tudor princess Elizabeth, Meg Lytton struggles to rebuff a marriage suit by witchfinder Marcus Dent, who is conspiring against the queen along with Meg's own family.


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Download or read book Witchstruck written by Victoria Lamb and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretly practicing her magical gifts at the palace of banished Tudor princess Elizabeth, Meg Lytton struggles to rebuff a marriage suit by witchfinder Marcus Dent, who is conspiring against the queen along with Meg's own family.


Caliban and the Witch

Caliban and the Witch

Author: Silvia Federici

Publisher: Autonomedia

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1570270597

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"Women, the body and primitive accumulation"--Cover.


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Download or read book Caliban and the Witch written by Silvia Federici and published by Autonomedia. This book was released on 2004 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Women, the body and primitive accumulation"--Cover.


The Discovery of Witches

The Discovery of Witches

Author: Matthew Hopkins

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1513276468

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Starting in the 15th century, a fear of witchcraft and alternative practices grew into a hysteria. Because witches were suspected to be devil worshippers, they were considered heretics to the Christian church. Consequently, the Christians launched a crusade against these women and men. Matthew Hopkins was not only among the greatest supporters of this crusade, but also one of the most active participants. In just over a year, Matthew Hopkins, a self-proclaimed “Witchfinder General”, killed over one hundred people. While the witch hunt hysteria infected much of the 17th century society in England, there were still those who opposed the accusations and discrimination against witches. After being criticized for his work, Hopkins decided to publish a guide to witch hunting, including methods to discover a witch, how to torture them into a confession, and how to prosecute them. Along with outlines of torture methods, such as sleep deprivation and forced physical activity, The Discovery of Witches also addressed the questions and concerns raised by those who did not support Hopkins. Under the guise of being a man of God, Hopkins claimed to have been sent on a divine mission to manipulate other religious groups into joining his cause. As Hopkin’s practices brought him lucrative success, he rose to a short-lived power, but his published doctrine spread his influence for years after his death. The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins is a short text of immeasurable insight. Though now recognized as zealot propaganda, The Discovery of Witches depicts a chilling perspective of a heinous time in history, including the concerns of those who opposed it. While Hopkin’s work immortalizes a fascinating yet repulsive historical movement, it also invites readers to reflect on the ways the spirit of his manipulation is still present in modern society. This edition of The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins features an eye-catching cover deign and is printed in an easy-to-read font, making it both readable and modern.


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Download or read book The Discovery of Witches written by Matthew Hopkins and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting in the 15th century, a fear of witchcraft and alternative practices grew into a hysteria. Because witches were suspected to be devil worshippers, they were considered heretics to the Christian church. Consequently, the Christians launched a crusade against these women and men. Matthew Hopkins was not only among the greatest supporters of this crusade, but also one of the most active participants. In just over a year, Matthew Hopkins, a self-proclaimed “Witchfinder General”, killed over one hundred people. While the witch hunt hysteria infected much of the 17th century society in England, there were still those who opposed the accusations and discrimination against witches. After being criticized for his work, Hopkins decided to publish a guide to witch hunting, including methods to discover a witch, how to torture them into a confession, and how to prosecute them. Along with outlines of torture methods, such as sleep deprivation and forced physical activity, The Discovery of Witches also addressed the questions and concerns raised by those who did not support Hopkins. Under the guise of being a man of God, Hopkins claimed to have been sent on a divine mission to manipulate other religious groups into joining his cause. As Hopkin’s practices brought him lucrative success, he rose to a short-lived power, but his published doctrine spread his influence for years after his death. The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins is a short text of immeasurable insight. Though now recognized as zealot propaganda, The Discovery of Witches depicts a chilling perspective of a heinous time in history, including the concerns of those who opposed it. While Hopkin’s work immortalizes a fascinating yet repulsive historical movement, it also invites readers to reflect on the ways the spirit of his manipulation is still present in modern society. This edition of The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins features an eye-catching cover deign and is printed in an easy-to-read font, making it both readable and modern.


The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice

Author: Kathleen Benner Duble

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-06-20

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1439107122

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In the year 1692, life changes forever for ten-year-old Abigail Faulkner and her family. In Salem, Massachusetts, witches have been found, and widespread fear and panic reign mere miles from Abigail's home of Andover. When two girls are brought from Salem to identify witches in Andover, suspicion sweeps the town as well-respected members of the community are accused of witchcraft. It isn't long before chaos consumes Andover, and the Faulkners find themselves in the center of it all when friend turns themselves in the center of it all when friend turns against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a desperate fight for the truth. At the heart of this gripping story are Abigail and her sister, Dorothy, who together must find a way to persevere during a period marked by terror, adversity, and ignorance. Told from Abigail's point of view and based on actual events in the author's own family histoy, The Sacrifice offers a unique perspective of the Salem witch trials by delving into the devestating effects the trials had not just in Salem but throughout Massachusetts.


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Download or read book The Sacrifice written by Kathleen Benner Duble and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-20 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the year 1692, life changes forever for ten-year-old Abigail Faulkner and her family. In Salem, Massachusetts, witches have been found, and widespread fear and panic reign mere miles from Abigail's home of Andover. When two girls are brought from Salem to identify witches in Andover, suspicion sweeps the town as well-respected members of the community are accused of witchcraft. It isn't long before chaos consumes Andover, and the Faulkners find themselves in the center of it all when friend turns themselves in the center of it all when friend turns against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a desperate fight for the truth. At the heart of this gripping story are Abigail and her sister, Dorothy, who together must find a way to persevere during a period marked by terror, adversity, and ignorance. Told from Abigail's point of view and based on actual events in the author's own family histoy, The Sacrifice offers a unique perspective of the Salem witch trials by delving into the devestating effects the trials had not just in Salem but throughout Massachusetts.