The Witches of Vardø

Title: The Witches of Vardø

ISBN13: 9781786581952

Author: Anya Bergman

Genre: Witchcraft/Historical Fantasy

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Page Count: 385

They will have justice. They will show their power. They will not burn.

'Three women's fight for survival in a time of madness' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies

Norway, 1662. A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft. After recently widowed Zigri's affair with the local merchant is discovered, she is sent to the fortress at Vard¢ to be tried as a witch.

Zigri's daughter Ingeborg sets off into the wilderness to try to bring her mother back home. Accompanying her on this quest is Maren - herself the daughter of a witch - whose wild nature and unconquerable spirit gives Ingeborg the courage to venture into the unknown, and to risk all she has to save her family.

Also captive in the fortress is Anna Rhodius, once the King of Denmark's mistress, who has been sent in disgrace to the island of Vard¢. What will she do - and who will she betray - to return to her privileged life at court?

These Witches of Vard¢ are stronger than even the King. In an age weighted against them, they refuse to be victims. They will have their justice. All they need do is show their power.