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The Heretic’s Daughter: A Novel
Kathleen Kent
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Hachette Book Groups USA
Pub. Date: September 3, 2008
ISBN-13: 978-0316024488
352pp
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The Heretic's Daughter is historical fiction novel
set in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch trials. What make the novel even more compelling is
the fact it is based on author Kathleen Kent’s ancestor, Martha Carrier, who
was accused of witchcraft. Martha’s
story is told from the perspective of Martha’s daughter Sarah. Sarah lives a hard life working beside her
parents and three older brothers on their farm.
She is responsible for caring for her one-year old sister Hannah when
the two are forced to live with her aunt and uncle during an outbreak of
smallpox in the home. When Sarah returns
home she discovers things may not be as she seemed. Witches have been discovered in nearby Salem and soon her uncle,
aunt and mother are accused of witchcraft.
The research Kathleen Kent did
for The Heretic’s Daughter during
this time period give her novel greater accuracy. Kent depicts the hardships endured
including back breaking work, the plague, Indians, and of course, the witch
trials. Her writing is simple but
elegant and the characters are wonderfully woven. She sheds light on this terrible time in
history. But it is the story of Sarah
and her mother Martha that is at the heart of this novel. Their story is both beautiful and
touching. If you like historical fiction
you should put The Heretic’s Daughter on your must have list.
Book Room Grade
A-
Review Posted: September 11, 2008
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