Esta serie profundiza en las vidas y los destinos de Martha y Thomas Carrier, junto con otras figuras como Martha Allen. Los libros trazan sus historias en orden cronológico, permitiendo a los lectores seguir el desarrollo de los personajes y los eventos a lo largo del tiempo. Es una lectura atractiva para aquellos interesados en figuras históricas y sus trayectorias de vida. La serie ofrece una ventana al pasado, revelando narrativas humanas en el contexto de su época.
In the harsh wilderness of colonial Massachusetts, Martha Allen works as a servant in her cousin's home, taking charge of the neglected household and locking wills with everyone around her, including a mysterious Welshman who works for the family, a man whose forceful nature matches her own.
In this gripping tale, Kathleen Kent recounts the story of Martha Carrier, one of the first women executed as a witch in Salem, and her defiant daughter, Sarah. Amidst the hysteria of the witch trials, the mother-daughter duo confronts fear and persecution, showcasing their enduring love and resilience in a brutal world.