Bright I Burn A Novel
Bright I Burn A Novel by Molly Aitken is a fierce, electrifying tale set in thirteenth-century Ireland, published by Random House on October 14, 2025. This 272-page novel explores the life of Alice, the daughter of a wealthy innkeeper in Kilkenny, who witnesses her mother’s struggles under societal constraints and vows to escape a similar fate. As Alice’s business acumen flourishes, so do the rumors surrounding her life, leading to a life-threatening accusation as she navigates her complex relationships.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of power, gender, and societal expectations, as Alice’s journey unfolds against a backdrop of local gossip and resentment. The story presents a historical perspective on a woman who defies the norms of her time, ultimately becoming the first woman condemned as a witch in Ireland. Bright I Burn offers a captivating exploration of a woman’s struggle for autonomy in a male-dominated world, inviting readers to reflect on the challenges faced by women throughout history.
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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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