Witch of Salem
Martha Carrier was hanged on 19 August 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, for being a witch. Called the 'Queen of Hell' by her accusers, Martha refused to admit any involvement in witchcraft and went to her death rather than join the ranks of men and women who falsely confessed and were thereby spared execution. Ten generations on Kathleen Kent, direct descendant of Martha Carrier, has written her first novel based on Martha’s story and family history.
The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent is published by MacMillan, ISBN: 978 0 230 70443 5. |
