The Witch is a novel written by Mary Johnston that was first published in 1914. Set in the early 17th century, the story revolves around a young woman named Margaret Gering who is accused of being a witch and is put on trial in Virginia. Margaret is a strong-willed and independent woman who has always been different from the other women in her community. She is skilled in healing and has a deep connection with nature, which leads some to believe that she is a witch.The novel explores the themes of prejudice, superstition, and the power of fear. The characters in the story are complex and well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged. The Witch is a fascinating look at a dark time in American history when accusations of witchcraft were common and often led to tragic consequences.Overall, The Witch is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the human psyche and the dangers of mob mentality. Mary Johnston's writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader back in time to a world that is both familiar and alien. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, witchcraft, or the human condition.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.

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