pickThis was a really good read about an aspect of British history that I didn't know much about - the North Berwick witch trials. The reader gets to see what is happening from two perspectives, Geillis & Lady Margareta. Both characters (based on actual people) have their good points & their faults but it was easy to empathise with them, although I found Margareta a little naïve at times when it came to playing politics, (continued)
pick‘The only thing that frightens men more than witchcraft is a woman they cannot control. They want us to confess to witchcraft?
We shall not. Do you hear me? We will not confess.'
Set in Scotland at the time of the North Berwick Witch trials this is ultimately a book about female friendship and loyalty and taking back control while the men have all the power
I thought this was wonderful and a real tear jerker at times
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The Burnings | 
1y
My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, HarperNorth, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5423381186
Read: 4th-11th June 2023
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