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The Manningtree Witches

Pages
320
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1643 England, as Puritanical fervor sweeps the nation, a town called Manningtree finds itself under the scrutiny of Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General. Amidst the absence of men due to war, women like Rebecca West navigate a world of suspicion and fear, where accusations of witchcraft threaten to consume them. This novel plunges into the heart of the English witch trials, exploring themes of oppression and the desperate fight for freedom.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
AbuseTraumaViolence

Characters

Rebecca WestProtagonist
Matthew HopkinsAntagonist
John EdesSupporting
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