Divided by Witchcraft: Inspired by the True Story of the Samlesbury Witches, Paperback/Karen Perkinsg

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A PENDLE WITCH SHORT STORY Lancashire, 1612: Fourteen-year-old Grace Sowerbutts is at a dangerous crossroads, caught between the righteous might of the local Pendle Protestants, the fury of their Catholic neighbours, and the insidious threat of witchcraft. Inspired by the true story of the Samlesbury Witches Desperate to do the right thing, Grace's family is torn apart as the local Jesuit priest in hiding - Father Christopher Southworth of Samlesbury Hall - uses her to further his personal vendetta against his nephew's widow, Jane Southworth. Jane's crime? To reject his Catholic faith and join her parish church. Therefore, she must be a witch. Now all he has to do is prove it... *** Inspired by the treacherous true events surrounding the Pendle Witch Trials, Divided by Witchcraft is a gripping historical short story, written with honesty and "audacious humour". Perfect for fans of Katherine Clements, Stacey Halls and Rowan Coleman. "The queen of this era, bar none" - Timothy Smith, amazon reviewer *** What readers are saying about Karen Perkins : "Ms Perkins is a true artist of the spoken word" - Author JJ Toner "Brilliant book, I loved it, couldn't put it down" - Deborah O'Brien, Amazon reviewer "I loved every letter, every word and every paragraph" - godders_43, Amazon reviewer "Fantastic, atmospheric, tantalising, and edge of your seat read" - Jus, Amazon reviewer