Merrybegot

Zusatztext The Merrybegot combines magic realism and historical fact in a formula that Julie Hearn has made her own Klappentext A stunning and evocative novel by this hugely talented writer. In a remote west-country village rumours of bad magic and witchcraft are spreading. The piskies are whispering in the orchard and an ill wind is blowing. The fingers of blame are pointing to Nell! the cunning woman's granddaughter. Alone! trapped and in fear for her life! who can Nell trust? And who can save her? A stunning and evocative novel by this hugely talented writer Zusammenfassung In a remote west-country village! all is not as it seems. The minister's daughters have taken to their bed! howling and spitting pins. Rumours of bad magic and witchcraft are spreading fast! the piskies are whispering in the orchard and an ill wind is blowing. Nell! the cunning woman's granddaughter! finds the fingers of blame are all pointing towards her.With Matthew Hopkins! the Witch-Finder General! on his way! Nell is alone! trapped and in mortal danger. Who can she trust? Who will save her?In years to come! Patience Madden! the minister's youngest daughter! has a confession to make. A confession that shows another side to what happened to her sister! Grace! and to Nell! half a century before . . .

Product details

• Authors: Julie Hearn
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2011
• EAN: 9780192732354
• ISBN: 978-0-19-273235-4
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Young people's books from 12 years of age