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The Witchfinder's Sister

By: Beth Underdown
Narrated by: Lucy Brownhill
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A thrilling debut novel, a literary historical thriller based on the devastating witch hunts in 1640s England conducted by "Witchfinder General" Matthew Hopkins - for fans of Sarah Waters and Katherine Howe.

©2017 Beth Underdown (P)2017 Random House Audio
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Horrific and Tantalizing

Even though this novel is fictitious—the history surrounding the witch trials in the mid 1600s are inescapable and horrifying. Beautiful narration throughout and well worth another listen.

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Superbly Captivating Story

This book was so excellent that I believe I finished it in about 2 days. It is so well-narrated and you can see every bit of action and dialogue in your mind because it's so vividly written. It's a chilling narrative that may well have more truth than we think, who knows. I highly recommend it.

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Awesome Book!

Loved everything about this book. The history, the story, the underlining lessons about humanity then and current ideas of what is okay. The reader was amazing also. I rarely leave reviews and I think everyone should read this book, and I think everyone should stand up for women!

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The brother is a horrible man

I was searching for a book one day and came across this one. it didn't have a lot of reviews that I saw but I was drawn to it.
It is fiction but based on truth in history I was pleased with the story.
Alice was forced to witness her brothers horrible acts while being treated as not family but as he would treat a servant.
I was pleased with the ending after all that I cringed in hearing which I won't spoil for you.
if you like witch stories you will like this book however it's more the persecution of them then a story about them.

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Excellent Historical Fiction

I found this book impossible to put down. Excellent account of the horrible truths these people endured at the hands of other human beings. The fictional story was extremely well written and keeps your interest, although a little drawn out at times. Impeccable narration throughout. Very interesting , definitely recommend!

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Entertaining and fascinating

I love the historical side. I've always been fascinated with the witch trials. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this story. Or not, but it was very good. It held my attention and I couldn't wait to hear more.

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Great Listen

The story is wonderfully written and the readers voice is perfect.
I loved this book.

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DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK NOW!!!

This historical novel is incredibly well written. The author maintains a sense of foreboding that rivals The Handmaid’s Tale. She presents a story that is so human and so horrifying yet we know thousands of women were tortured and killed during this period much as described in this novel. The narrator absolutely lives the characters lives and delivers a powerful telling that makes you forget this is anything other than a firsthand account of events.

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Witch trials in England

Very interesting take on a true person who lives in England in the 1600’s. Alice is a very likable character. I felt pity for Mathew until the witch trials began.

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I'm so sorry.

It's well researched... but boring. I tried. I fought my way to 7 hours in and I couldn't take it anymore.

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