The Captive Witch - Hardcover

by Dale Van Every (Author)

The Captive Witch by Dale Van Every is a historical fiction novel set in the late 17th century in colonial America. The story revolves around a young woman named Rachel, who is accused of being a witch and is subsequently captured by the Puritan authorities. Despite her protests of innocence, Rachel is subjected to a harsh trial and is ultimately sentenced to death.However, before her execution can be carried out, Rachel is rescued by a group of Native Americans who believe that she possesses powerful magic. She is taken in by the tribe and begins to learn their ways, eventually becoming a respected member of their community.As Rachel struggles to come to terms with her new life, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to the Native Americans and her desire to return to her former home. Along the way, she must confront the prejudices and superstitions of the colonial society she left behind and fight to prove her innocence.The Captive Witch is a gripping tale of survival, love, and redemption that explores the complex relationships between different cultures and the power of belief. With vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters, Dale Van Every paints a vivid picture of life in colonial America and the struggles faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.