A man comes to Manningtree and finds witches where there were none before. The ‘Witchfinder’ repeats this feat across England; however, this story concerns the so-called witches her found in Manningtree, focusing on one in particular: Rebecca West. 

I am in awe of what A.K. Blakemore has done here. She has drawn characters from history and turned them into compelling, believable people. The story she tells is haunting and beautiful. In doing so, she shows us the folly of belief and the power of a well-told lie.