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The witchfinder s sister gives a longforgotten historical tragedy a fresh, feminist spin. Based on the life of the 1640s witchfinder matthew hopkins, beth underdown combines fact and fiction to illustrate the disturbing irrationality behind the essex witch hunts. One because it is a thrilling, brutal story but secondly because this book highlights how awful it was for women to live during these witch hunts. In 1645, alice hopkins husband died in a horrible accident leaving her to return to to the small essex town of manningtree where her brother lived to move in with him. Oct 20, 2018 beth underdowns the witchfinders sister is based on real life figure matthew hopkins, the witchfinder general the most notorious of the witch hunters, who sent hundreds of women to their deaths in the tendring hundred region of essex in the 1600s. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown blog tour. Her first novel, the witchfinder s sister, now out in paperback, is based on the life of the 1640s witchfinder matthew hopkins. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown essex, england, 1645. The title character is alice hopkins, a fictional sister of matthew hopkins, the.
A thrilling debut novel, a literary historical thriller based on the devastating witch hunts in 1640s england conducted by witchfinder general matthew hopkins for fans of sarah waters and katherine howe. The witchfinders sister is her first novel and is based on the life of the 1640s witch finder matthew hopkins, whom she first came across while reading a book about seventeenthcentury midwifery. The witch finders sister by beth underdown is published by viking. Beth underdown, by providing us with this intelligent, sympathetic protagonist, allows us to see inside the hearts of both monster and victims while never letting us forget that throughout history women s stories have too often been told by men. The witchfinders sister is a stunning debut by beth underdown. The witchfinders sister is a fictional tale based on the real person matthew hopkins. Inspired by the reallife story of notorious witchfinder general matthew hopkins, beth underdowns thrilling debut novel blends spellbinding history with echoes of margaret atwoods the handmaids tale for a truly haunting reading experience. In 1645 alice is forced to return from london to the small essex town of manningtree to her brother matthews house, after the death of her husband. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown used very good. A book of horrors arthur conan doyle banned books beth and chrissi do kidlit blog tour book bridgr book tag buddy read c. A 17thcentury witch hunter and his campaign of terror the.
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Richard and judy introduce the witchfinders sister by. The witchfinder s sister this is a novel for our times. The witchfinders sister optioned for tv the bookseller. Apr 25, 2017 listen to witchfinder s sister audiobook by beth underdown. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown books on tape. If alices way of thinking sometimes threatens to dilute the authenticity of her historical world, it also serves as a bridge to our own. Mar 02, 2017 the witchfinder s sister by beth underdown. Beth underdowns the witchfinders sister is based on real life figure matthew hopkins, the witchfinder general the most notorious of the witch hunters, who sent hundreds of women to their deaths in the tendring hundred region of essex in the 1600s. The witchfinders sister, beth underdown red headed book.
Beth s interest in seventeenthcentury england was sparked by the work of her greatuncle david underdown, one of that period s foremost historians. She studied at the university of york and then the university of manchester, where she is now a lecturer in creative writing. Beths interest in seventeenthcentury england was sparked by the work of her greatuncle david underdown, one of that periods foremost historians. A 17thcentury witch hunter and his campaign of terror the new. Her first novel, the witchfinders sister, is based on the life of the 1640s witchfinder matthew hopkins.
The witchfinders sister is beth underdowns debut novel. The number of women my brother matthew killed is one hundred and six. Lolly willowes, in the sylvia townsend warner book, is an admirable witch. Beth underdown, by providing us with this intelligent, sympathetic protagonist, allows us to see inside the hearts of both monster and victims while never letting us forget that throughout history womens stories have too often been told by men. The story is told by the woman who knew him best his sister alice, a fantastic. As well as a good story it is a fascinating look at life in england during the civil war, set in 1645, a time of great change and conflict in politics, religion and. Widowed, with child, and without prospects, she is forced to find refuge at the house of her younger brother, matthew. The witchfinders sister book denton public library. Beth underdowns the witchfinders sister is based on the life of. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown, hardcover.
Beth underdown audio books, best sellers, author bio. Beth s interest in seventeenthcentury england was sparked by the work of her greatuncle david. Hi guys, hope youre having a wonderful and relaxing sunday. The story is told by his sister, alice, who recently widowed and pregnant has come to essex from london to her brothers household. The witchfinders sister gives a longforgotten historical tragedy a fresh, feminist spin. Little is known about the witchfinders sudden demise, which gives underdown free rein.
The witchfinders sister is both a sobering account of the power wielded by men over women and. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown she reads novels. Advance praise for the witchfinders sister vivid and terrifying. Listen to witchfinders sister by beth underdown at. Paula hawkins, author of the girl on the train and into the water connects nicely with such dystopian classics as 1984 and the handmaid s tale. Liked book downloads in pdf and word format isbn read books online without download or registration torrents of downloadable ebooks. The title character is alice hopkins, a fictional sister of matthew hopkins, the selfstyled witchfinder general who was believed. A book of horrors arthur conan doyle banned books beth and chrissi do kidlit blog tour book bridgr book tag buddy. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown booksplease. The witchfinders sister audiobook by beth underdown. With a heavy heart, alice hopkins returns to the small town she grew up in. When i read the description of the witchfinders sister by beth underdown i was immediately drawn to the story based on the life of the 1640s witchfinder matthew hopkins. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
The witchfinders sister by beth underdown is a novel of historical fiction based loosely on a real 17th century witchfinder, matthew hopkins. This is a biographical novel of the of infamous and selfappointed matthew hopkinsset to the background of the english civil war, but the story is told through the eyes of his sister alice. A clever debut, with a slow burn of horror, sees the 17thcentury. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown librarything. Mar 02, 2017 the witchfinder s sister is a fictional tale based on the real person matthew hopkins. Mar 14, 2017 elizabeth goudges the white witch is set in the 1640s, as is the witchfinders sister. The witchfinders sister is a very harrowing story for two reasons. While i am still on the fence with this story i would probably try to read other books that this author writes in the future. I was drawn to it first by the title and the cover, but the subject the english witch trials of the 1640s appealed to me too. The witchfinders sister beth underdown 9780241978030.
These women were persecuted for the most insane things. Buy a discounted paperback of the witchfinders sister online from australias leading online bookstore. Beths interest in seventeenthcentury england was sparked by the work of her more about beth underdown. The witchfinders sister by beth underdown the irish times. Her first novel, the witchfinder s sister, is based on the life of the 1640s witchfinder matthew hopkins. Inspired by the reallife story of notorious witchfinder general matthew hopkins, beth underdown s thrilling debut novel blends spellbinding history with harrowing storytelling for a truly haunting reading experience.
Apr 23, 2020 the witchfinders sister is a very harrowing story for two reasons. Today im part of another fab blog tour, this time for beth underdown and her great debut the witchfinders sister. Beth underdowns debut novel the witchfinders sister is a chilling and vividly haunting pick for the richard and judy book club spring 2018. Used by one of the most powerful men in the world in an attempt to discredit a political. Browse beth underdowns bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The story is set in england in the seventeenth century, and follows the story of alice hopkins. The witchfinders sister this is a novel for our times. The witchfinders sister is beth underdowns first novel. Listen to witchfinders sister audiobook by beth underdown.
Theres also a chilling twist, indicating that the darkness never really goes away. Beth underdowns historical debut, the witchfinders sister, has been optioned for tv by monumental television. Her wonderful descriptive writing style naturally draws the reader into the story and seems to take on such authenticity of the period that i really felt as if i was there watching the trials unfold. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Elizabeth goudges the white witch is set in the 1640s, as is the witchfinders sister.
The witchfinders sister by beth underdown clothes in books. The witchfinders sister will draw you into the terrifying world of englands witch. An impressive debut novel, the witchfinders sister is both a. Mar 17, 2017 the witch finders sister by beth underdown is published by viking. Beth underdown lectures in creative writing at the university of manchester. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the witchfinders sister. Underdowns novel, which recently won the hwa debut crown award and was. Apr 25, 2017 beth underdowns darkly resonant novel, the witchfinders sister, explores another time and another place to lay bare the visceral horror of what a witch hunt truly is.
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