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• The Heretic's Daughter

  a Novel

  Kent, Kathleen, 1953-

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  Told from the perspective of young Sarah Carrier, this novel follows her family’s struggle during the Salem witch trials. Her mother, Martha Carrier, is accused of witchcraft and refuses to confess, showing fierce courage. As fear spreads through…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hour of the Witch

  a Novel

  Bohjalian, Chris, 1962-

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  In 1662 Boston, Mary Deerfield seeks a divorce from her violent husband, a rare and dangerous act for a Puritan woman. As rumors of witchcraft swirl, her fight for freedom turns into a battle for survival. The novel blends historical suspense with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Beheld

  a Novel

  Nesbit, TaraShea,

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  In 1630 Plymouth Colony, tensions rise between Puritan leaders and outsiders when a new ship arrives. Told through the voices of two women, the story centers on a murder that exposes deep divisions in the community. Beheld explores power, justice,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Caleb's Crossing

  Brooks, Geraldine

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  Set in 17th-century New England, the novel follows Bethia Mayfield, a curious Puritan girl, and her secret friendship with Caleb Cheeshahteaumauk, a Wampanoag boy. As Caleb becomes the first Native American to attend Harvard, both face cultural and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

  Howe, Katherine, 1977-

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  A Harvard student discovers a mysterious key and a name—Deliverance Dane—that lead her into a hidden history of witchcraft in colonial Salem. As she uncovers secrets about her ancestor, she begins to experience strange events herself. The novel…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem

  Condé, Maryse,

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  This novel reimagines the life of Tituba, a Black Caribbean woman accused of witchcraft during the Salem trials. Born in Barbados and trained in healing and spiritual practices, Tituba is brought to Salem, where she’s imprisoned and later returns to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Break with Charity

  A Story about the Salem Witch Trials

  Rinaldi, Ann

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  Susanna English wants to fit in with a group of girls in Salem, but they begin falsely accusing people of witchcraft. When Susanna learns the truth, she must choose between staying silent to protect her family or speaking out against the lies. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Witch of Blackbird Pond

  Speare, Elizabeth George

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  Kit Tyler moves from Barbados to a strict Puritan town in Connecticut, where her free spirit clashes with local customs. She befriends an outcast woman, leading to suspicion and accusations of witchcraft. The story explores themes of belonging,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flight of the Sparrow

  A Novel of Early America

  Brown, Amy Belding

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  Based on a true story, this novel follows Mary Rowlandson, a Puritan woman captured by Indigenous people during King Philip’s War in 1676. As she endures hardship and begins to see kindness in her captors, she questions the strict beliefs of her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Shape of Mercy

  A Novel

  Meissner, Susan

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  College student Lauren Durough takes a job transcribing the diary of Mercy Hayworth, a young woman accused during the Salem witch trials. As Lauren uncovers Mercy’s story, she begins to question her own beliefs and the judgments she makes about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Scarlet Letter

  a Romance

  Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864,

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  Hester Prynne is shunned by her Puritan community after bearing a child out of wedlock and is forced to wear a scarlet “A” for adultery. As she struggles with shame and isolation, hidden truths about love, guilt, and hypocrisy slowly unravel. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Killing the Witches

  the Horror of Salem, Massachusetts

  O'Reilly, Bill,

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  This nonfiction book recounts the Salem witch trials, showing how fear and superstition led to mass hysteria and deadly consequences. It explores the religious and political forces behind the accusations and connects them to later struggles for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Witches

  Salem, 1692

  Schiff, Stacy

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  This nonfiction book offers a detailed account of the Salem witch trials, beginning with strange behavior in a minister’s household that spirals into mass hysteria. Schiff explores how fear, religion, and politics fueled accusations that led to the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Once & Future Witch Hunt

  a Descendant's Reckoning, From Salem to the Present

  Markham-Cantor, Alice, 1995-

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  In this blend of history and personal narrative, Alice Markham-Cantor investigates the 1692 execution of her ancestor, Martha Carrier, during the Salem witch trials. As she traces Martha’s story through archives and haunted places, she uncovers how…Read moreRead more of this annotation