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The Last Witch
A Historical Fiction Novel by C. J. Cooke
Subgenres:
- Historical Horror,
- Gothic,
- Witch Trials
This book is for you if you're into...
- Historical witch trials with real-life roots and gothic atmosphere
- Female rage and solidarity against injustice in medieval Austria
- Claustrophobic suspense with supernatural and folklore undertones
From Little Stack
Ms. Cooke’s books have become an autumn staple on my reading list. Every year I look forward to her latest release and devour it quickly, unable to turn away from her exquisite storytelling. Her latest book is a bewitching tale of witch trials, sisterhood, female rage, courage, justice and misogyny that keeps you guessing.
Transporting us to Austria, 1485, where a woman named Helena finds herself on the radar of a witchfinder and is imprisoned in the dungeon with six other women. They all stand firm in their innocence, but the witchfinder and the town are determined to see them burn.
Seamlessly blending folklore, fact and fiction, this is a mesmerising concoction of gothic, history, thriller and the supernatural that even Stephen King can’t resist.
A deeply compelling historical horror novel following a woman accused of being a witch who must use her voice to fight for her life—and the truth.
Innsbruck, 1485. Helena Scheuberin should be doing what every other young wife is doing: keeping house, supporting her husband, and bearing his children, but as an outspoken, strong woman, she sometimes has difficulty fitting in. Then she draws the unwanted attention of a malign priest who is just starting his campaign to root out “witches” from among the women of her town, and when her husband’s footman dies, she finds herself accused not only of murder but of witchcraft.
Helena must find the courage to risk her life and the lives of others by standing up to a man determined to paint her as the most wicked of all.
Based on the incredible true story of a woman who challenged a man who went on to become one of Europe’s most notorious and cruel witchfinders, this novel offers a jewel-bright portrait of female power.
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