The Bewitching

Set in a Fenland village, this novel explores a haunting chapter of English history as suspicion and fear ignite a community’s descent into witch-hunt hysteria. Through the perspectives of Alice Samuel and other villagers, the story examines how rumors and paranoia can lead to tragic consequences. Engaging and thought-provoking, the book deftly portrays the dangers of societal mob mentality and the brutality of persecution.