The Wax Child

Set in seventeenth-century Denmark, The Wax Child by Olga Ravn explores the haunting story of Christenze Kruckow, an unmarried noblewoman accused of witchcraft amid a backdrop of fear and paranoia. Through vivid, atmospheric detail and referenced historical sources, the novel weaves a chilling tale of brutality, power, and superstition in a fragile premodern community. narrated by a wax doll created by Kruckow, the story delves into real witchcraft trials, blending rich storytelling with unsettling imagery.