Martha Carrier was one of the first women to be accused, tried and
hanged as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts. Like her mother, young
Sarah Carrier is bright and willful, openly challenging the small,
brutal world in which they live. Often at odds with one another,
mother and daughter are forced to stand together against the
escalating hysteria of the trials and the superstitious tyranny
that led to the torture and imprisonment of more than 200 people
accused of witchcraft. This is the story of Martha's courageous
defiance and ultimate death, as told by the daughter who
survived.
Kathleen Kent is a tenth generation descendent of Martha Carrier.
She paints a haunting portrait, not just of Puritan New England,
but also of one family's deep and abiding love in the face of fear
and persecution.
General
Imprint: |
Back Bay Books
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2009 |
First published: |
October 2009 |
Authors: |
Kathleen Kent
|
Dimensions: |
210 x 138 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
368 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-316-02449-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
Promotions
|
LSN: |
0-316-02449-X |
Barcode: |
9780316024495 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!