Bright I Burn A Novel
Bright I Burn A Novel by Molly Aitken is set to be published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on September 10, 2024. This 272-page novel, written in English, explores the life of Alice, the daughter of a wealthy innkeeper in thirteenth-century Ireland. As she navigates the constraints of family responsibilities and societal expectations, Alice discovers her talent for business, leading her to elevate her father’s inn. However, her rise in wealth and status brings about local gossip and resentment, ultimately resulting in a life-threatening accusation against her.
Readers will find a fierce and electrifying narrative inspired by the true story of the first woman condemned as a witch in Ireland. The novel delves into themes of power and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Through Alice’s journey, the book presents a vivid portrayal of a woman who defies societal norms and seeks to carve out her own identity amidst the turmoil of her time. Bright I Burn invites readers to engage with a historical context that reflects the struggles and resilience of women.
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BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK • IRISH BESTSELLER • A fierce, electrifying novel inspired by the true story of the first woman to be condemned as a witch in Ireland
In thirteenth-century Ireland, a woman with power is a woman to be feared.
Alice, the daughter of a wealthy innkeeper in Kilkenny, grows up watching her mother wither under the constraints of family responsibilities—and she vows that she will never suffer the same fate. In time, she discovers she has a flair for making money, and takes her father’s flourishing business to new heights. But as her riches and stature grow, so too do rumors about her private life. By the time she marries her fourth husband—the three earlier are dead—a storm of local gossip and resentment culminates in a life-threatening accusation . . .
A breathtaking act of imagination, Bright I Burn gives voice to a woman lost to history, who dared to carve a space of her own in a man’s world.
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