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Reader reviewed by Grace

Fourteen-year-old Mary Newbury has just witnessed the hanging of her grandmother, accused of being a witch. Mary knows they will turn to her now, so with the help of someone who appears as a stranger at first, she goes onboard a ship heading to the New World. But even there, danger lurks everywhere. Mary is afraid that someone will find out her past and she will end up like her grandmother. But is she a witch or not?

This is a very realistic and well-written historical fiction novel by Celia Rees. I really enjoyed it, being fascinated by history. I am currently reading the sequel, Sorceress, and will get back to you on that. ;)

Everyone who loves a good story about colonial America and witches will enjoy this book too.