Goldstraw, Ruth
The Witchfinder's Assistant
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008697846
- author:
- Goldstraw, Ruth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- One More Chapter
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 488
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Occult & Supernatural, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Witchfinder's Assistant by Ruth Goldstraw is a gripping historical novel set in 1643 England, where the country is torn apart by civil war and suspicion of witchcraft runs high.
A body is found with its mouth pierced with thorns, and the Justice of the Peace is certain that witchcraft is involved. However, his assistant, John Carne, a former cavalryman, begins to look for reason behind the accusations. As he delves deeper into the mystery, dark secrets about his own life and those around him come to light.
Goldstraw's meticulously researched novel offers a fascinating glimpse into England during this tumultuous period, where fear, paranoia, and superstition reign supreme. With its engaging storyline and well-crafted characters, The Witchfinder's Assistant is an absorbing read that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.
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