Books like Witches' children:A Story of Salem by Patricia Clapp
Set in the winter of 1692, the story follows young girls in Salem who begin to experience frightening fits of screaming and strange visions. The unsettling episodes lead some to suspect that they have seen the Devil and may be victims of witchcraft, stirring tension within the community as accusations of witch trials begin to spread. The book explores how fear and superstition affect a small town and how the girls confront the accusations that threaten their lives and futures.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Patricia Clapp
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