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Gwen is a local woman who is believed by many to be a witch because of her unusual appearance and because disastrous events coincided with her arrival in the village. She is accused of a shocking murder and Hester is determined to prove that she didn't do it.
This is a historical murder mystery with a sub-plot of witchcraft and what I particularly enjoyed about it was that it felt authentic without becoming bogged down in too much detail that sometimes, for me, feels too heavy in historical fiction. Jane O'Connor is a skilled writer and has written a story that kept my interest, in fact I became more interested the more I read. The settings felt real and there's a gritty yet sympathetic portrayal of what women faced 300 years ago, whilst celebrating those women who were able to forge ahead and be unafraid.
I admired Hester and her fearlessness and strength in trying to find out who did commit the murder. Amber, her daughter, is another wonderful character. She's assistant to the surgeon and dresses like a man. She's fiercely clever and independent in a time when women were supposed to stay at home and be quiet. I can imagine that there might be more miscarriages of justice for the Lunar Society to solve in the future.
I found The Trial of Gwen Foley to be a well-written and interesting story challenging women's roles in the 18th century, and illustrating the lingering spectre of witchcraft. ( )