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This was disappointing

The Witches of Vardø by Anya Bergman

July 25, 2024 by Malin Leave a Comment

In 1662, a former mistress of the king of Denmark-Norway (Norway was a Danish colony for about 400 years, for those not big into their history trivia), Anna Rhodius is sent into exile to a fortress in Vardø in the very north of Norway. She convinces herself that she has been sent there to help root out witchcraft, and if she does a good job, she will be welcomed back by the king with open arms. Zigri is the young widow of a fisherman, who […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Mystery Tagged With: 17th Century, Anya Bergman, CBR16, historical fiction, LGBTQIA, magic, Malin, Noelle Harrison, Norway, Outland book club, persecution, Rape, superstition, The Witches of Vardø, torture, witches

Malin's CBR16 Review No:34 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Mystery · Tags: 17th Century, Anya Bergman, CBR16, historical fiction, LGBTQIA, magic, Malin, Noelle Harrison, Norway, Outland book club, persecution, Rape, superstition, The Witches of Vardø, torture, witches ·
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Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by BROM

November 12, 2023 by Malin 2 Comments

Connecticut, 1666. An ancient spirit is awoken in the darkness of the wood, fed by blood and the prayers of the wild spirits name him Father and Slayer. They lure a clumsy farmer into a cave to feed him to the spirit, making young Abitha a widow. Abitha already doesn’t fit into the Puritan community with her outspoken ways and questioning of the rules. Having grown up in London, Abitha was sold by her drunken father and married off to a stranger, who thankfully turns […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Horror, Mystery Tagged With: 17th Century America, Brom, CBR15, historical fiction, horror, magic, Malin, nature spirits, Outland book club, paranormal fantasy, persecution, Puritans, Racism, Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery, witches

Malin's CBR15 Review No:67 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Horror, Mystery · Tags: 17th Century America, Brom, CBR15, historical fiction, horror, magic, Malin, nature spirits, Outland book club, paranormal fantasy, persecution, Puritans, Racism, Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery, witches ·
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