The Captive Witch

By Dale Van Every

Book Overview

The Captive Witch is a historical fiction novel written by Dale Van Every. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young woman named Elizabeth, who is accused of being a witch and is captured by the authorities. She is taken to a small village where she is put on trial and is found guilty of practicing witchcraft.Elizabeth is then imprisoned and forced to endure a series of brutal tortures in order to extract a confession from her. Despite the torture, Elizabeth refuses to confess and maintains her innocence. She is eventually rescued by a group of rebels who are fighting against the corrupt government and the unjust treatment of accused witches.The novel explores themes of persecution, injustice, and the power of belief. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the lengths people are willing to go to in order to maintain their beliefs and values.Overall, The Captive Witch is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the witch trials of the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163824526
• ISBN13: 9781163824528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"