The Wonderful Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer

In London’s Newgate prison, Elizabeth Sawyer, the mother of eleven children, lies shackled in her cell. Denounced as a witch by her woodland neighbours and condemned to death by the court, Elizabeth has one last chance to make her peace with this world. By way of confession, she tells the prison chaplain three stories about her life.

• A historical novel about the lived reality of Elizabeth who was hanged for witchcraft combining real forensic research and meticulous detail about the regional areas tied to her story.
• Written by an author who has extensively studied, researched and academically published about the life of the historical Elizabeth Sawyer.
• Rooted in the struggles of rural women 400 years ago, unraveling the fear and superstition surrounding women and girls who spoke their mind.

• | Author: Jonathan Vischer
• | Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 28, 2022
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781915352019
• | ISBN-10: 1915352010