Book summary

In this novel set in 1659, a girl named Mary travels from England to the American colonies after her beloved grandmother is hanged as a witch. Mary hopes to escape from her past, but finds that her new Puritan neighbors are also fanatical witch hunters. Soon Mary must make a difficult decision between fitting in or staying true to herself--and her heritage.

Media reviews

"The text is haunting despite a lack of antiquity in the language. Perhaps wisely, Rees forges emphasizing historical or theological accuracy and instead focuses on providing immediate characters. With its theme of religious intolerance and its touches of the supernatural, this is sure to be in high demand for a long time."