THE HERETIC’S DAUGHTER
Kathleen Kent
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.
Thanks to the wonderful people at Hachette Book Group I am so thrilled to have a giveaway for Kathleen Kent’s THE HERETIC’S DAUGHTER. I think it fits great this time of year as well. I have 5 copies to offer. Please NO P.O. Boxes. Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada residents only. If you’d like to win a copy of THE HERETIC’S DAUGHTER post a comment telling me what you think of when you hear, Salem Witch Hunt?
Giveaway will run from today until November 6th. at 12PM EST. Please check back to learn if you win a copy.
For more information on THE HERETIC’S DAUGHTER please visit Hachette Book Group.
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I know it sounds stereotypical-but I think of women burning at the stake-I actually went to Salem last October and quite enjoyed it. Thanks for the giveaway.
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When I think of the Salem witch trials all I can say is I’m glad I didn’t live in those times. How awful to be conceived as different back then and be thought of as a witch.
When you mention the Salem witch trails I still can’t believe that they would just burn people just because they thought they were witches. Its a very sad thing if you really think about it.
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I think of cruelty and ignorance! What a dark time to have lived in; can you imagine how fearful you would be of being seen as even a tiny bit “different” in Salem at this time?
I would really enjoy this book, thanks for a chance=)
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I think of ignorance and fear of the unknown. Thanks for a chance to win this book. I have heard nice reviews.
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When I think Salem Witch Hunt… hmmm… I think about how scary the world was for the Puritans (the New World especially as they had left behind all that they knew before) and how little they understood it, applying evil attributes to those things that were little known. I think how neighbours, friends and family can turn on one another when faced with persecution themselves or through sheer vindictiveness. The period of Colonial America fascinates me, all the hopes and dreams, as well as the fears and terrors. Please accept this as my entry. Thank you!
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I think of the burning at the stake, the review on
this book is excellent and I would like to win
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When I think of Salem Witch Hunt, I think of Salem The Cat from “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” chasing Hilda and Zelda around because they stole his can of tuna. Not the most creative of thoughts, but that’s what I think of.
I think of paranoia, superstition, & ignorance. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Witchcraft and witches–I love it.
Please count me in.