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THE WHEELWRIGHT?S DAUGHTER IBD

BOLDWOOD BOOKS LTD
04 / 2022
9781804262245
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Can she save herself from a witchâÇÖs fate?Martha is a feisty and articulate young woman, the daughter of a wheelwright, living in a Herefordshire village in Elizabethan England. With no mother MarthaâÇÖs life is spent running her fatherâÇÖs meagre household and helping out at the local school whilst longing to escape the confines and small-mindedness of a community driven by religious bigotry and poverty.As she is able to read and is well-versed in herbal remedies she is suspected of being a witch. When a landslip occurs - opening up a huge chasm in the centre of the village - she is blamed for it and pursued remorselessly by the villagers.But can her own wits and the love of local stablehand Jacob save her from a witchâÇÖs persecution and death...A brilliant and accomplished novel that perfectly captures the febrile atmosphere of Elizabethan village life in an age when suspicion and superstition were rife. Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier.What readers are saying aboutáThe WheelwrightâÇÖs Daughter:âÇÖItâÇÖs a gripping story and such accomplished writing. I really enjoyed every moment of working on it.âÇÖáYvonne Holland, editor of Philippa Gregory and Tracy ChevalierâÇÖA brilliant debut novelâÇÖâÇÖAn interesting read and an impressive debut novelâÇÖâÇÖA wonderfully written storyâÇÖâÇÖA skilfully crafted story of love, betrayal, superstition and fear in 16th century England.âÇÖâÇÖThis is a story of courage, trust, betrayal and love.âÇÖâÇÖA great historical novel I loved.âÇÖâÇÖKeeps you hooked til the end.âÇÖâÇÖAn excellent read, highly recommended.âÇÖâÇÖFull of historical detail and atmosphereâÇÖâÇÖI enjoyed this thoughtful and well-written story by Eleanor Porter.âÇÖâÇÖAtmospheric and evocativeâÇÖ

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