The Witch

""The Witch"" by Mary Johnston is a historical novel set in the 17th century in the colony of Virginia. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is accused of being a witch and is put on trial. Margaret is a strong and independent woman who lives on her own in the wilderness and has a deep knowledge of the natural world. She is accused of using her powers to harm her neighbors and is put on trial by the Puritan community. The novel explores themes of religion, power, and gender roles in colonial America. Margaret's trial is a reflection of the tension between the Puritan settlers and the Native American population, as well as the tension between the old ways of living in harmony with nature and the new ways of industrialization and colonization. The novel is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of life in early America and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.1914. Johnston, an American novelist, wrote books that combine romance with history. She is chiefly remembered for To Have and to Hold, a story of colonial Virginia, and its successor, Audrey. The Witch begins: It was said that the Queen was dying. She lay at Richmond, in the palace looking out upon the wintry, wooded, March-shaken park, but London, a few miles away, had daily news of how she did. There was much talk about her-the old Queen-much telling of stories and harking back. She had had a long reign-Not far from fifty years, my masters!- and in it many important things had happened. The crowd in the streets, the barge and wherry folk upon the wind-ruffled river, the roisterers in the taverns drinking ale or sack, merchants and citizens in general talking of the times in the intervals of business, old soldiers and seaman ashore, all manner of folk, indeed, agreed upon the one most important thing. The most important thing had been the scattering of the Armada fifteen years before. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.