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I read this book with my online book group, the theme being witches/wizards. It‘s an interesting story inspired by the Pendle Witch Trials. It‘s very well researched and written. I did find it a bit plodding, however, and it‘s full of misery! Too much hardship and suffering. I was very pleased to turn the last page. And I can‘t wait to start something more cheerful!

I‘m reading this with my online book group, https://thereadingloft.groups.io/g/main. The theme was ‘witches‘ so the chosen book is a story about the Pendle witches, https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Pendle-Witches/. My copy of this book must be about 10 years old. I couldn‘t find it on my bookshelves at first but fortunately it at last turned up! It had added itself to the wrong bookshelf for some reason.😊. Excuse for a tidy up anyway. 😄

Still hoping for an appearance by Crowley though.

Thank you to myself for my Christmas presents! The other part (a Stephen King's It T-shirt) will be here next week and I'll post a pic of it too!

Based on historical documentation of the Pendle Witch Trials, the Author uses a little poetic licence (explained in Afterword) to bring the characters to life. The heartbreaking unfairness of forced beliefs and the hierarchy of class weighs heavy. The writing is poetic, flowing and a pleasure to absorb. I really appreciated the Afterword which explains more about the people the characters were based on as recorded in the trial documentation.

#AllHallowsRead #scaryread that deserves more recognition. Books about witchcraft & the Salem witch trials fascinate me but I knew little about the 1612 Pendle Witch Trials in Lancashire, England before reading this book a few years ago. Excellent blend of historical detail with fictional family drama. The scariest moments come from what happens to people accused of witchcraft for practicing their faith & folk healing. A good #spookyoctober read.

The Queen of Elphame has made an appearance in the story and has taken me from like to love 😍 #fairyqueen #queenofelphame #queenofelfhame #witchtrials #Goddess #pagan

I've saved this one for October. Only a few chapters in but am really enjoying it. I can bore easily of historical fiction so I'm hoping it keeps me engrossed.

A fictionalized account of real events, this story gives voice to two women accused of witchcraft in Lancashire, England during the reign of James I. It's captivating!