The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice by Kathleen Benner Duble, published by Simon and Schuster on August 28, 2007, is a reprint edition comprising 224 pages. Set in 1692, the narrative follows ten-year-old Abigail Faulkner and her family as they navigate the turmoil of the Salem witch trials. With fear and panic sweeping through nearby Andover, Abigail’s life is turned upside down when accusations of witchcraft arise against respected community members, thrusting her family into the chaos that ensues.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family dynamics and social themes during a tumultuous historical period. The story unfolds from Abigail’s perspective, highlighting her and her sister Dorothy’s struggle to endure amidst the terror and adversity that the witch trials bring. The Sacrifice offers insight into the broader impact of these events, revealing how fear can fracture communities and relationships. This edition provides a unique lens on a significant chapter in American history, focusing on the personal experiences of those affected by the trials.
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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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