
Even if you don’t listen to audiobooks on a regular basis, you should listen to The Heretic’s Daughter. Kathleen Kent’s debut novel follows Martha Carrier (one of the first women to be accused, tried and hanged as a witch in Salem, Massachusetts) and her daughter Sarah during the Salem witch trials. The story is really fascinating because Kent is a direct descendent of Martha Carrier. She did research for five years in order to meticulously depict the superstitious and ascetic environment of the time that led up to the trials. On top of that, Mare Winningham’s narration is exceptional, so much so that it brought the author to tears.
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I whole-heartedly agree! I just finsihed listening to this audiobook in my car and it was one of those titles that make you want to keep driving around (even with the high gass prices.) Mare's reading is amazing - heartfelt and moving while making clear distinctions between the characters. The story is compelling - made more so by the fact that it is based on truth and the author's own ancestry. If you are looking for something entertaining, moving, and totally enjoyable, listen to this.
My only negative comment is on the music...it was helpful that it indicated when the CDs was over but it was sometimes jarring and started too soon.
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