This series delves into the lives and fates of Martha and Thomas Carrier, alongside other figures such as Martha Allen. The books trace their stories in chronological order, allowing readers to follow the unfolding of characters and events over time. It's an engaging read for those interested in historical figures and their life trajectories. The series offers a window into the past, revealing human narratives within the context of their era.
After Thomas Carrier saves Martha Allen from a wolf attack, he discovers wild animals are not the only dangers lurking in the Massachusetts woods: assassins have arrived from London to capture Charles I's executioner, said to be living outside Boston under an assumed name
Martha Carrier was one of the first women to be accused, tried and hanged as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts. Like her mother, young Sarah Carrier is bright and willful, openly challenging the small, brutal world in which they live. Often at odds with one another, mother and daughter are forced to stand together against the escalating hysteria of the trials and the superstitious tyranny that led to the torture and imprisonment of more than 200 people accused of witchcraft. This is the story of Martha's courageous defiance and ultimate death, as told by the daughter who survived.