Witch.
Some words can kill . . .
To Güde’s son and grandchildren it could mean the loss of a loved one.
To Güde it could mean torture and death at the stake.
And to Güde’s daughter-in-law it could mean one less mouth to feed.
In a time when famine is rife and panic spreading, people resort to desperate measures in order to survive. So when Güde is accused of witchcraft by her daughter-in-law she must find the strength to clear her name and save her life . . .
Some words can kill . . .
To Güde’s son and grandchildren it could mean the loss of a loved one.
To Güde it could mean torture and death at the stake.
And to Güde’s daughter-in-law it could mean one less mouth to feed.
In a time when famine is rife and panic spreading, people resort to desperate measures in order to survive. So when Güde is accused of witchcraft by her daughter-in-law she must find the strength to clear her name and save her life . . .
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Reviews
A gripping, well-told story of faith and truth.
Gripping debut
This is a stunning debut... Viscerally scary, gripping and written in beautiful, sparse prose, it's a seriously good read
Mailman generates a real sense of dread for Gude's fate . . . One of Mailman's ancestors was accused of witchcraft in 1600s New England, which adds piquancy to the plot . . . Mailman creditably forces the pace, giving the snouty friar pride of place in an unusual denouement.
Not for the faint-hearted, Mailman ratchets up the tension and the images of torture as Gude fights to escape an horrendous fate. Gripping.
This terrifying, gripping novel shows how desperation spawns wickedness.
A centuries-old tale with modern resonance
Beautifully executed