The Heretic’s Daughter

by Kathleen Kent

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Book Overview: The Heretic’s Daughter

A courageous woman fights to survive the darkest days of the Salem Witch Trials in this “heart-wrenching story of family love and sacrifice” (USA Today).

Salem, 1752. Sarah Carrier Chapman, weak with infirmity, writes a letter to her granddaughter that reveals the secret she has closely guarded for six decades: how she survived the Salem Witch Trials when her mother did not.

Sarah’s story begins more than a year before the trials, when she and her family arrive in a New England community already gripped by superstition and fear. As they witness neighbor pitted against neighbor, friend against friend, the hysteria escalates — until more than two hundred men, women, and children have been swept into prison. Among them is Sarah’s mother, Martha Carrier. In an attempt to protect her children, Martha asks Sarah to commit an act of heresy — a lie that will most surely condemn Martha even as it will save her daughter.

This is the story of Martha’s courageous defiance and ultimate death, as told by the daughter who survived.

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Editorial Reviews

Highly recommended.– Barbara Hoffert, Library Journal (starred review)

“The Heretic’s Daughter is raw, honest and completely captivating…”– Anita Shreve

“An illuminating literary debut.”– Michele Leber, Booklist (starred review)

“A powerful coming-of-age tale in which tragedy is trumped by an unsinkable faith in human nature.”– Chelsea Cain, New York Times Book Review

“Kent’s moving story comes straight from her heart as well as the historical record…Kent tells a heart-wrenching story of family love and sacrifice.”– Carol Memmot, USA Today

“…. an eminently readable novel, and a tribute to a woman who held steadfastly to the courage of her convictions.”– Christian Science Monitor

“Ms. Kent brings a gentle decency to her portrait of this nasty episode in American life.”– Joy Tipping, Dallas Morning News

“An authentically moving story that is as much about a mother and a daughter as the terror of the times.”– NY Daily News

“Gripping and evocative, THE HERETIC’S DAUGHTER is a powerful tale of a perilous time.”– People

“THE HERETIC’S DAUGHTER is haunting; unlike in seventeenth-century Salem, there is real magic at work here.”– Texas Monthly

“A family’s conflict becomes a battle for life or death in this gripping and original first novel…Sarah’s front row view of the trials and the mayhem that sweeps the close-knit community provides a fresh, bracing and unconventional take on a much covered episode.”– San Francisco Examiner

“[a] close look at family and village life, at the hearth and the harshness out of which the accusations of witchcraft grew… The misery behind bars reflects Kent’s rich imagination. She also shows the fruits of historical research in details that let you glimpse the past as it was lived, in the barn or field, at the inn or church. To this she adds descriptive gifts…. It goes on like that, wonderfully. I hope Kent does too.”– Bloomberg News

About the Author

Kathleen Kent

Kathleen Kent is a highly regarded and multifaceted author, best known for her mesmerizing work in historical and crime fiction. Born and raised in Texas, Kent’s enriching background and extensive research in American history have served as a lustrous backdrop for many of her critically acclaimed novels. Her writing demonstrates her innate talent for storytelling, a gift that illuminates her deeply woven narratives with fascinating perseverance, resilience, and humanity.

Kent made her debut in the literary world with “The Heretic’s Daughter”, a historical novel inspired by her own ancestry, tracing back to Martha Carrier, who was executed in the Salem witch trials. Her remarkable storytelling earned the novel a place in the New York Times Bestseller list, instantly establishing Kent as a vital voice in historical fiction. She went on to showcase her versatility by breathing new life into crime fiction with her Dallas-based Detective Betty series.

Over her career, Kathleen Kent’s works have been translated into over twenty languages, reflecting her global appeal. She has been recognized and awarded for her literary contributions, including a nomination for the prestigious David J. Langum Sr. Prize in American Historical Fiction. Known for her ability to compellingly blend fact and fiction, Kent’s storytelling prowess is a testimony to her deep understanding of human emotions and historical contexts, earning her a unique place in contemporary American literature.