The Manningtree Witches

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Set against the backdrop of the seventeenth-century witch trials, the story centers on a young, clever heroine navigating the chaos of a small English town. As she observes the bizarre happenings surrounding a 'possessed' child, her initial amusement turns to anxiety, particularly regarding her beloved tutor's involvement. Her journey spirals into despair when she finds herself imprisoned, highlighting themes of societal paranoia and personal struggle in a time of hysteria.