When : 28th June 2010 - 7:00pm
Where : Blackburn Central Library
Price : Free
Author Mary Sharratt is coming to Blackburn library on Monday, June 28 at 7pm to talk about her latest novel, ‘Daughters of the Witching Hill’. Mary Sharratt is an American writer who has lived in the Pendle region for the past seven years.
‘Daughters of the Witching Hill’ is based on the Pendle witches. Bess Southerns, an impoverished widow living in Pendle Forest, is haunted by visions and gains a reputation as a cunning woman. Drawing on the Catholic folk magic of her youth, Bess heals the sick and foretells the future. As she ages, she instructs her granddaughter, Alizon, in her craft, as well as her best friend, who ultimately turns to dark magic. When a peddler suffers a stroke after exchanging harsh words with Alizon, a local magistrate, eager to make his name as a witch finder, plays neighbors and family members against one another until suspicion and paranoia reach frenzied heights.
This author visit is part of the ‘Pages Ago’ promotion in all North West libraries to encourage people to read historical writing.
Copies of Mary Sharratt’s books will be available to buy on the night and free tickets are available from Blackburn library.
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