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Widdershins
(The Newcastle Witch Trials Trilogy, Book 1)
By Helen Steadman
(The Newcastle Witch Trials Trilogy, Book 1)
By Helen Steadman
Publication Date: 23rd April 2022
Publisher: Bell Jar Books
Page Length: 298
Genre: Historical Fiction / Horror
Step into the shadowy world of seventeenth-century England with Widdershins, a haunting historical novel that lays bare the terror of the 1650 Newcastle witch trials.
Jane Chandler is a natural healer. Her knowledge of herbal remedies leaves her vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft.
John Sharpe is a witchfinder driven by religious zeal. His crusade against witches is as personal as it is relentless.
In a Puritan society mesmerised by superstition and fear, two destinies collide.
Widdershins is a compelling work of historical witch fiction, blending meticulous research with immersive storytelling.
Bear witness to the quiet courage of the women who endured this harrowing chapter of English history.
Praise
An incredibly emotional novel of great torment and disturbing cruelty in a period of fear, superstition, and corruption, “Widdershins (The Newcastle Witch Trials Trilogy, Book 1)” by Helen Steadman is certainly a novel that transports you back to such a disturbing period of history, letting you live among the characters and feel the intense fear and mistrust that arose due to lies, deceit, and immorality in the name of God and right doings.
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Helen Steadman
Helen Steadman mostly writes biographical historical fiction (think herbs, healing, witch trials, swords, shipwrecks and lighthouses) set in the north east of England. So far, she’s written the Newcastle Witch Trials trilogy (Widdershins, Sunwise and Solstice), The Running Wolf (about the Shotley Bridge swordmakers) and Grace (about Grace Darling, the heroic lighthouse keeper’s daughter).
And then — because why not — there’s God of Fire set on Mount Olympus, which is absolutely nowhere near the north east of England. A sequel featuring Aphrodite is planned. Probably. At some point. (Helen is a slow writer. Deadlines tend to pass her by.)
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This sounds like an incredibly powerful and haunting read — the way you describe the fear, superstition and bias of the 17th century really brings home just how brutal and unjust the Newcastle witch trials were. Historical fiction like this can make us reflect on the real lives behind the history and remind us how easily fear can be turned against innocent people. I’ve actually never heard much about the Newcastle trials before, so thank you for highlighting a story that deserves more attention!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation — definitely added this one to my must-read list! 😊
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