The First Witches

Set in 1324 in the Irish town of Kilkenny, this compelling audiobook explores the story of Dame Alicia Kyteler, a wealthy woman whose life becomes entwined with suspicion and accusations amid a brewing witch-hunt. Through vivid storytelling, bestselling historian Anthony Bale examines how these events in this small town reflect and influence wider European attitudes and hysteria surrounding witchcraft. The narrative offers a rich, detailed account of a pivotal moment that shaped the history of witch persecution across Europe.