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The Witches of Vardo
The Witches of Vardo: 'Utterly propulsive' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE MERCIES | Anya Bergman
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THE WITCHES ARE COMING... 'Three women's fight for survival in a time of madness' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies They will have justice. They will show their power. They will not burn. Norway, 1662. A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft. After recently widowed Zigri's affair with the local merchant is discovered, she is sent to the fortress at Vard to be tried as a witch. Zigri's daughter Ingeborg sets off into the wilderness to try to bring her mother back home. Accompanying her on this quest is Maren - herself the daughter of a witch - whose wild nature and unconquerable spirit gives Ingeborg the courage to venture into the unknown, and to risk all she has to save her family. Also captive in the fortress is Anna Rhodius, once the King of Denmark's mistress, who has been sent in disgrace to the island of Vard. What will she do - and who will she betray - to return to her privileged life at court? These Witches of Vard are stronger than even the King. In an age weighted against them, they refuse to be victims. They will have their justice. All they need do is show their power. 'An intricately woven, timeless novel about prejudice, misogyny, freedom and the power and strength we can find within' - Christy Lefteri 'A passionate indictment of the patriarchy ... a vibrant exaltation of the resilience of women ... Anya Bergman summons a historic witch trial with breathtaking detail and immediacy' Hannah Kent 'Brilliant and powerful. Haunting and beautifully written. A complex and gripping novel reclaiming and retelling the stories of the women accused of witchcraft in Norway. Hugely atmospheric. Read it!' - Liz Hyder, author of The Gifts
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Balibee146
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Started this today.... My reward for multiple loads of laundry meh-ness! 😁

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Cathythoughts
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#WeeklyForecast

Finish Strange Sally Diamond, which is getting darker …👍🏻🖤

The witches of Vardo is a book I recently bought .. maybe start that 🤔

The Other Half of Augusta Hope has been on my kindle for awhile 🤔

Happy reading ♥️
Hi Cindy 👋🏻

Cinfhen Looks promising 😊Have a great week, Cathy 🧡 2y
TrishB I loved Augusta Hope. 2y
erzascarletbookgasm Haha Augusta Hope is still waiting for me on my shelves. Happy reading week! ❤️ 2y
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LeahBergen It looks like you have a good week ahead! 2y
Cathythoughts @TrishB That‘s a good sign♥️ 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen I hope so🤞🏻😁😘 2y
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WELL F*CK! Historical fiction.... done right!
This was horrifying, more so that it is based on the true events of the Witch Hunts and Witch Trials of Vardo. It's disgusting to think of the horrors these women were subject to.
Bergman has created such a vivid and atmospheric story that you feel you are right there in 1662 Norway. I loved Ingeborg and Maren so much, I think Maren may be my new favourite literary character - what an absolute badass!

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Balibee146
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Saw a quote from this posted yesterday by @Cazxxx

My rush order copy just arrived 😂😊😉

Cazxxx Yay 😀 I loved this one. Enjoy! 2y
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'Who are you?' I called out.
But she opened her arms, so her cape of feathers turned into two big wings, and then she disappeared into a copse of silvery birch, the big cat at her heels.