Since my last post was all about the Salem Witch Trials, I thought it fitting to give away a copy of a fantastic novel closely based on the true story of a real victim of the Salem Witch Trials Susannah North Martin, in this award-winning novel, Condemn Me Not, Accused of Witchcraft.
This gripping tale follows the story of how it started, the plot behind it, and the victims. Despite the theme, it is surprisingly inspiring as well as tender, touching, and well, haunting.
“This woman was one of the most impudent, scurrilous, wicked creatures of this world; and she did now throughout her whole trial discover herself to be such a one. Yet when she was asked what she had to say for herself, her chief plea was that she had led a most virtuous and holy life.” —Reverend Cotton Mather, 1692
Author Heather Moore explains why she wrote this unforgettable novel:
CONDEMN ME NOT is based on the life of my 10th great-grandmother. When my mother found Susannah North Martin’s connection while she was working on our family history, she sent out an email with a link to a history site with more information. After reading through it, I knew I wanted to write a story about her one day. It took about 6 years to get around to it because the research was very daunting. With this story in particular, I knew I had to satisfy seasoned historians and family records that spanned across generations. This is why I decided not to focus so much on the accusations and the trial proceedings, because I felt those did not need to be duplicated. Instead, I focused on the life and loves of Susannah North Martin. While researching her history, I was struck by the impression that she and her husband had an incredibly strong marriage and a prodigious love for each other. Time and time again, George defended Susannah in court against various accusations. They raised nine children together. They loved and lost, rejoiced and grieved, and despite the volatile community in which they raised their family, in the end, they triumphed over what any court of law might accuse them of. Susannah went to her death on Gallows Hill with a clear conscience, ready to meet her Maker and to be reunited with her dear George.
USA Today Bestselling author Heather B. Moore brings the life of her 10th great-grandmother to center stage. Susannah North Martin, accused of witchcraft in 1692, joins five women in the Salem Jail, all sentenced to death for their crimes. Amidst tragedy, Susannah finds hope and compassion as she remembers a well-loved life, and readers discover that love reaches far beyond the grave as Susannah faces the magistrates in Salem.
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