Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch

Set in 1618 amidst plague and war in Württemberg, Rivka Galchen’s novel tells the story of Katharina Kepler, an illiterate widow accused of witchcraft in her small town. With her son Johannes—a renowned astronomer—drawing dangerous attention, Katharina must navigate suspicion, fear, and community hysteria. Infused with historical details, wit, and imagination, the book explores themes of collective panic and societal upheaval.