The Witch's Trinity by Erika Mailman
A gripping tale of betrayal and persecution set in the witch trials in sixteenth-century Germany.
A gripping, well-told story of faith and truth* Khaled Hosseini, bestselling author of The Kite Runner *
Gripping debut * Elle *
This is a stunning debut... Viscerally scary, gripping and written in beautiful, sparse prose, it's a seriously good read * Sainsbury's magazine *
Mailman generates a real sense of dread for Gude's fate . . . One of Mailman's ancestors was accused of witchcraft in 1600s New England, which adds piquancy to the plot . . . Mailman creditably forces the pace, giving the snouty friar pride of place in an unusual denouement. * Financial Times *
Not for the faint-hearted, Mailman ratchets up the tension and the images of torture as Gude fights to escape an horrendous fate. Gripping. * Marie Claire *
This terrifying, gripping novel shows how desperation spawns wickedness. * The Times *
A centuries-old tale with modern resonance * Guardian *
Beautifully executed * Historical Novels Review *
Gripping debut * Elle *
This is a stunning debut... Viscerally scary, gripping and written in beautiful, sparse prose, it's a seriously good read * Sainsbury's magazine *
Mailman generates a real sense of dread for Gude's fate . . . One of Mailman's ancestors was accused of witchcraft in 1600s New England, which adds piquancy to the plot . . . Mailman creditably forces the pace, giving the snouty friar pride of place in an unusual denouement. * Financial Times *
Not for the faint-hearted, Mailman ratchets up the tension and the images of torture as Gude fights to escape an horrendous fate. Gripping. * Marie Claire *
This terrifying, gripping novel shows how desperation spawns wickedness. * The Times *
A centuries-old tale with modern resonance * Guardian *
Beautifully executed * Historical Novels Review *
Erika Mailman was born in Vermont to a German-American family. An ancestor in 1600s Massachusetts twice stood trial for witchcraft. A graduate of Colby College with a Masters degree in Creative Writing (poetry) from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Erika now lives in Oakland, California, where she writes for a local newspaper.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340962213 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340962216 |
| Title | The Witch's Trinity |
| Author | Erika Mailman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2009-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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