Las Brujas de Manningtree - by A K Blakemore (Paperback)

About the Book

England, 1643. Rebecca West lives with her mother in a ramshackle house in the wretched village of Manningtree. They manage to make a living as seamstresses, but times are hard. Most of the men are away fighting in wars and food is often scarce. Rebecca's only prospect of hope or happiness lies in a possible marriage to the young man who teaches her to read each afternoon. However, the Puritan fervor that has swept the nation targets outcasts, the poor, unmarried women, and anyone who might seem "different." The arrival of Matthew Hopkins, a wealthy and mysterious individual, will open a web of suspicion and create an atmosphere of distrust in the village. When a child falls ill with unusual symptoms, Rebecca's mother will be arrested and accused of witchcraft along with other women. Caught between betrayal and persecution, what must Rebecca do to survive?

About the Author

A. K. Blakemore is a British writer and poet. She studied English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford and is known for her unique literary style and her focus on historical and social themes. Her first novel, The Manningtree Witches, stands out for its evocative prose and its ability to portray the complexity of human emotions in historical contexts, combining a deep exploration of the past with a sensitivity toward women's experiences and power dynamics. Her work has been acclaimed for its skill in blending the literary with the historical, creating narratives rich in atmosphere and reflection. She has received numerous accolades, including the Desmond Elliott Prize, and was shortlisted for the Costa Prize.