The Witch Hunter
The Witch Hunter by Bernard Knight is a historical fiction novel published by Simon and Schuster on July 4, 2020. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. Set in Exeter in 1195, the story begins with the sudden death of a prominent burgess and guild-master, which Crowner John initially dismisses as a natural occurrence. However, the discovery of a straw-dolly with a spike through its heart leads to a deeper investigation into the dark undercurrents of witchcraft and fear that grip the community.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and crime as Crowner John navigates the complexities of a divided town. The plot thickens when his beloved mistress is accused of witchcraft, prompting him to confront the growing hysteria fueled by the victim’s widow and her cousin. The Witch Hunter explores themes of superstition and societal conflict, offering a vivid portrayal of medieval life and the challenges faced by those accused of wrongdoing. This edition invites readers to delve into a world where fear and suspicion reign, making it a fitting read for the Halloween season.
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THE PERFECT MEDIEVAL MURDER MYSTERY TO READ THIS HALLOWEEN
Exeter, 1195. When a prominent burgess and guild-master falls dead across his horse, Crowner John declines to hold an inquest as the man had been complaining of chest pains and shows no signs of injury. Events take a sinister turn, however, when a straw-dolly is discovered hidden under the man’s saddle, a spike driven through its heart.
Enlisting the help of her cousin, a cathedral canon with an eye to ecclesiastical advancement, the victim’s strident widow begins a campaign in the name of the Church against witchcraft and the so-called ‘cunning women’ who practise it, dividing Exeter into two camps amidst a climate of fear. Still the coroner refuses to get involved – until his beloved mistress is accused of witchcraft.
Can Crowner John unearth the real culprit and save Nesta from the hangman’s noose?
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