Something Wicked

The Lives, Crimes and Deaths of the Pendle Witches

Autor*innen

• Carol Ann Lee

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Mythen & Legenden
• True crime
• Weltgeschichte

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The book explores the harrowing events surrounding the Pendle witch trials of 1612, where ten individuals faced execution after enduring severe imprisonment and torture, leading to one death prior to trial. Set against the backdrop of societal fears and superstitions of the time, it delves into the personal stories of the accused and the historical context of witch hunts in England, highlighting the tragic consequences of mass hysteria and the quest for justice.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Hardcover