Summary of Andrea Catalano's The First Witch of Boston - Slingshot Books

Summary of Andrea Catalano's The First Witch of Boston

By Slingshot Books

  • Release Date: 2025-09-18
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature

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Get the Summary of Andrea Catalano's The First Witch of Boston in 20 minutes. Andrea Catalano’s debut novel, The First Witch of Boston (2025), is based on the true story of Margaret Jones, the first woman convicted of witchcraft in seventeenth century Massachusetts. In 1646, Margaret and her husband, Thomas, leave England to begin anew in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Their enduring love promises hope, especially with a child on the way. Yet in a rigid Puritan society, Margaret’s outspoken nature and healing skills invite suspicion. As fear and hysteria spread, whispers of witchcraft grow louder, threatening her life. Inspired by historical records and Margaret’s own writings, The First Witch of Boston offers a moving portrait of injustice, resilience, and love tested by tragedy...

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