Devonshire Witches

"Devonshire Witches" by Paul Q. Karkeek retells the grim story of three women condemned as witches in 17th-century Devon, England. It focuses on the 1682 trials of Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards, and Mary Trembles, exploring the accusations against them following misfortunes in their community, particularly those affecting Grace Thomas. The book paints a picture of a society gripped by the fear and the superstition of witchcraft, demonstrating how hearsay, forced confessions, and personal animosities replaced true evidence in the courtroom. These proceedings led to the women being found guilty and executed, marking a dark chapter where unfounded anxieties decided life or death.