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A powerfully poignant tale of one of the most turbulent moments in Scotland's history: the North Berwick Witch Trials.

It's the 4th of December 1591.

On this, the last night of her life, in a prison cell several floors below Edinburgh's High Street, convicted witch Geillis Duncan receives a mysterious visitor—Iris, who says she comes from a future where women are still persecuted for who they are and what they believe.

As the hours pass and dawn approaches, Geillis recounts the circumstances of her arrest, brutal torture, confession, and trial, while Iris offers support, solace, and the tantalizing prospect of escape.

Hex is a visceral depiction of what happens when a society is consumed by fear and superstition, exploring how the terrible force of a king's violent crusade against ordinary women can still be felt, right up to the present day.

Contains mature themes.

©2022 Jenni Fagan (P)2024 Tantor Fantasy Historical Fiction Scotland Witchcraft Magic Users
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Great narrator, fantastic original story love this author have read all their books, can't wait for more

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based on historical events this short novella presents a beautiful interpretation through the perspective of a scared young innocent woman and the love and support of her familiar through the ages. beautiful and poignant.

bittersweet story of misogyny and beautiful female support in the face of it.

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Nothing to dislike . Th e same old story over the centuries of men taking from women and their petty jealousy of women who have riches and power over themselves

How relevant today the story of men taking from women .

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