Books about Witches and Halloween
Books about Witches and Halloween
It’s the witching season and the witching hour so what more of a perfect time than to read a book with themes of witches and witch trials.
Now, there have been many books on witches over the years but there have been some very refreshing reads about them recently. Books that go in a new direction and give the viewpoint of someone you are least expecting.
The Burnings – Naomi Kelsey
Set around the North Berwick Witch Trials
1589
During the time of King James VI and Princess Anna of Denmark
Very interesting and a great read!
The Witches of Vardo – Anya Bergman
The lesser known witch trials of Vardo, Norway
A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft.
Very atmospheric
Unique as Norway is not known for witches and witchcraft.
Weyward – Emilia Hart
Stories of three women who have all experienced being accused of dabbling in black magic
Cumbria set
Three different women whose stories intertwine
The fictional village setting is called Crows Beck.
The Witching Tide – Margaret Meyer
East Anglia, 1645.
Martha Hallybread is a midwife, healer and servant
A sinister arrival is spotted in the village
A witch-hunt begins
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
A new spin on the witch story
Milka Moon is one of the last witches left in Britain
There are three rules in Witch club: hide your magic, keep your head down and stay away from other witches.
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