The Wheelwright's Daughter: A historical tale of witchcraft, love and superstition Porter, Eleanor Summary Can she save herself from a witch's fate? Can she save herself from a witch's 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 Martha's life is spent running her father's 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 witch's 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. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 310 pages · Paperback By Porter, Eleanor Details ISBN: 9781838895235 Author: Porter, Eleanor Format: Paperback Pages: 310 Language: English Publication date: 21 April 2020 Condition: New About the authors Porter, Eleanor and Eleanor Porter More about this book
