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The Manningtree Witches

byA. K. Blakemore

Genres: Historical fiction

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

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

Published on

28/10/2021

Pages

304

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781783786442

Price Comparison

8.99 £

11.29 €

11.99 €

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