The Manningtree Witches
byA. K. Blakemore
Genres: Historical fiction
Waterstones Fiction Book of the Month for November 2021 Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2021 Winner of the Desmond Elliott Prize 2021 England, 1643. Puritanical fervour has gripped the nation. In Manningtree, depleted of men since the Civil War began, the women are left to their own devices and Rebecca West chafes against the drudgery of her days. But when Matthew Hopkins arrives, asking bladed questions and casting damning accusations, mistrust and unease seep into the lives of the women. Caught between betrayal and persecution, what must Rebecca West do to survive?
Language
en
Published on
28/10/2021
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781783786442
Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical narratives, witch trials, and strong female protagonists.
Topics FearBetrayalFreedom
MoodSuspenseful, Melancholic
Female protagonist
RomanceMinor Subplot
ViolenceMild
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
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