The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer (Orion Publishing Group)

A tragic, shocking story about the mass persecution of witches in the 17th century and the great strength of a community of women who managed to face torture and humiliation and find their own strength. 

Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer and servant, lives peacefully and quietly in Cleftwater. She never speaks and she also hides a dark secret. Will she be able to help women in need? Can she protect them?

The author depicts the misery of women's persecution in a gentle manner, simply because they were women and men were afraid of them.

Wonderful reading.

4/5