The Sacrifice

By Kathleen Benner Duble

In 1692, fear grips Andover as witchcraft accusations threaten two sisters' lives.

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210 pages· 34,619 words· Est. 4 hour read

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In 1692, young Abigail Faulkner faces a terrifying ordeal as witchcraft hysteria spreads from Salem to her town of Andover. With her sister Dorothy, she must navigate a world where trust is shattered and danger lurks in every accusation. As respected community members are accused, the sisters find themselves at the heart of a desperate struggle for truth and survival. Can they withstand the chaos and find a way to endure the terror and ignorance that threaten to consume their lives? Discover the gripping tale of resilience amidst the infamous witch trials.

From the publisher

In the year 1692, life changes forever for ten-year-old Abigail Faulkner and her family. In Salem, Massachusetts, witches have been found, and widespread fear and panic reign mere miles from Abigail’s home of Andover. When two girls are brought from Salem to identify witches in Andover, suspicion sweeps the town as well-respected members of the community are accused of witchcraft. It isn’t long before chaos consumes Andover, and the Faulkners find themselves in the center of it all when friend turns themselves in the center of it all when friend turns against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a desperate fight for the truth. At the heart of this gripping story are Abigail and her sister, Dorothy, who together must find a way to persevere during a period marked by terror, adversity, and ignorance. Told from Abigail’s point of view and based on actual events in the author’s own family histoy, The Sacrifice offers a unique perspective of the Salem witch trials by delving into the devestating effects the trials had not just in Salem but throughout Massachusetts.

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