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'Weave a Web of Witchcraft ' is a kindle novel by Jean M. Roberts, available via Amazon and also 'Kindle Unlimited' . Recreating a documented case of one Hugh Parsons living in  Springfield , Massachusetts from 1645-1651. Hugh ends up being committed and sent for trial on a charge of witchcraft . His wife Mary, is one of his main accusers. Mary in turn gets charged with the murder of one of their children.  It has been a great pleasure to ask a few questions view email to  Jean in respect of her book. I gave 'Weave a Web of Witchcraft ' a glowing review on 'Amazon Co. UK' and 'Goodreads' : Thought this was marvellous. Fair to state that is psychological horror fiction , though based on trial dispositions, concerning Hugh and Mary Parsons in Springfield , Massachusetts..... The book is not study of dramatic claims of possession like Salem in 1692 or and the story does not draw on heavy occultism. And that probably adds to the book's power. It 

This Autumn read a debut novel by Michael Ward 'Rags of Time' . Was most impressed - and  I attempted a review on 'Goodreads' . Besides, a novel which takes its title from a line in a John Donne poem ( 'The Sun Rising' ) deserves a post here:   " An astonishing murder mystery novel set in 17th century London. Can not fault it at all. The author displays great knowledge of the working of the merchant companies, and how trade was conducted. Opens with a murder , and Thomas Tallant a youth a City magistrate are trying to frame for the offence, emerges as the main character. The backdrop of King Charles recalling parliament, religious and political tensions, subversive literature being circulated, a war with Scotland which the Crown is losing. One of the leading female characters is exploring the new scientific discoveries. Was impressed how the author portrays the life of a family and their associates in a society which is fracturing around them. Enjoyed the d