A Place Called Hexie
A Place Called Hexie by Samuel Miller is a 512-page work published by AuthorHouse in July 2010. This book presents a narrative set in the Turkeyfoot Valley of Somerset County, PA, beginning in 1789, where Priscilla, riding a white horse gifted by her father, becomes a figure of suspicion among early German settlers. Known as Hex Berge, or witch of the hills, her story intertwines with the legend of Mary Wyno, a witch from Slovenia, who appears a century later, captivating the community with her mysterious abilities.
Readers will find a blend of fiction, fantasy, and historical elements as the narrative unfolds across generations. The book explores themes of suspicion and legend, focusing on the lives of women labeled as witches in their respective times. As the story progresses, the spirit of Hexie continues to influence the characters, weaving a rich tapestry of folklore and history that resonates throughout the ages.
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Riding the white horse her father gave her as a wedding present, Priscilla and her husband, Samuel Rugg, came to the Turkeyfoot Valley in Somerset County, PA. The year is 1789 and she immediately becomes a person of suspicion to the early German settlers. They tag her as Hex Berge, or witch of the hills. The legend lives on. Move ahead one hundred years to the times of Mary Wyno, the witch from Slovenia whom most of the people in the area held with suspicion. She appears and disappears at will, she can silence horses and her spells become reality. Here in Hexie her spirit lives on.
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