R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 3/23/2011 + 1438 more book reviews

This a very good read. The story is sensitive, sad and soul stirring. It takes one to the days of witch trials where anyone who had a grudge against another, disliked them or felt wronged by them could accuse that person. How could people be deceived by such lies is hard to understand but superstition ran rampant, particularly in those long desolate lonely winters. Even though I passed up this read many times it because I did not want to read about witch trials, I recommend that this as a choice for anyone who hopes to learn more about our past. The author does an excellent job of helping one understand life during these days. The unlikely fact event of a dessert made from wild rhubarb growing at that time does not detract from this haunting tale. (Rhubarb is an imported cultivated plant from China).

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