The Traitor’s Wife

Description

The Traitor’s Wife is a prequel to The Heretic’s Daughter by author Kathleen Kent. This prequel further explores the lives of Kent’s ancestors Martha (Allen) Carrier and her husband, Thomas Carrier. In 1692, Martha was wrongfully accused and executed for witchcraft. In this captivating work of historical fiction, Kent imagines the Carrier couple’s courtship in Billerica, Massachusetts. Kent also explores Martha’s independence, and the mysterious past of the man she married. (paperback, 2010)

Reviews for The Heretic’s Daughter:

“The Heretic’s Daughter was widely – and justly – praised for Kent’s lyrical writing and in-depth research, and both of those strengths are on display . . . A solid piece of historical fiction, beautifully written.” – Dallas Morning News

“…her narrative moves so swiftly that its intermittent moments of genuine pity and terror catch you with your guard down.” –New York Times Book Review

“Mixing history, love story, and suspense, Kent seamlessly blends true events with fiction to bring a fraught, endlessly fascinating period of American history to life.” –People

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