Witch.

Some words can kill . . .

To Gude's son and grandchildren it could mean the loss of a loved one.

To Gude it could mean torture and death at the stake.

And to Gude's daughter-in-law it could mean one less mouth to feed.

In a time when famine is rife and panic spreading, people resort to desperate measures in order to survive. So when Gude is accused of witchcraft by her daughter-in-law she must find the strength to clear her name and save her life . . .

A gripping tale of betrayal and persecution set in the witch trials in sixteenth-century Germany.

About the Author
Erika Mailman was born in Vermont to a German-American family. An ancestor in 1600s Massachusetts twice stood trial for witchcraft. A graduate of Colby College with a Masters degree in Creative Writing (poetry) from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Erika now lives in Oakland, California, where she writes for a local newspaper.

Reviews
A gripping, well-told story of faith and truth. * Khaled Hosseini, bestselling author of The Kite Runner *
Gripping debut * Elle *
This is a stunning debut... Viscerally scary, gripping and written in beautiful, sparse prose, it's a seriously good read * Sainsbury's magazine *
Mailman generates a real sense of dread for Gude's fate . . . One of Mailman's ancestors was accused of witchcraft in 1600s New England, which adds piquancy to the plot . . . Mailman creditably forces the pace, giving the snouty friar pride of place in an unusual denouement. * Financial Times *
Not for the faint-hearted, Mailman ratchets up the tension and the images of torture as Gude fights to escape an horrendous fate. Gripping. * Marie Claire *
This terrifying, gripping novel shows how desperation spawns wickedness. * The Times *
A centuries-old tale with modern resonance * Guardian *
Beautifully executed * Historical Novels Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780340962213
Author Erika Mailman
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 226g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm