A Mirror for Witches

In Esther Forbes' classic historical fiction, "Doll Bilby," an orphaned child finds herself accused of witchcraft in Puritan New England, set twenty years prior to the Salem Witch Trials. Haunted by her parents' murder and social ostracism, Doll grapples with her identity amidst the harsh realities of a society quick to condemn. This narrative provides a nuanced exploration of life as an alleged witch in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, offering insight into the fears and beliefs of the time.