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Set in the harsh, austere environment of 1697 Chatham, Massachusetts, the story follows ten‑year‑old Betsy as she navigates the unsettling suspicion that her own mother may be a witch. Facing the anxiety of a community steeped in superstition, Betsy must confront her childhood fears, societal pressure, and the consequences of belief during a time when witchcraft was both feared and accused.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rose Blue
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