The Making of a Witch

“Based on historical records and events, The Making of a Witch by Judy Molland is a profound and poignant story. Set in England in the mid-seventeenth-century, the book accurately describes the risks and challenges women healers had to endure during that era… . This well-written story with its compelling plot and authentic storyworld thoroughly captivated me from the first to the last page.”—Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review

“Those with an interest in this era of history will appreciate how Judy Molland, a descendant of the real-life Alice Molland, uses the sparse details known about her ancestor to spin a tale of resilience in the face of constant misfortune.”—BookLife Reviews

“Alice’s impressive drive to help others and to be true to herself, no matter the consequences, will have readers rooting for her when her circumstances look the most dire. An engrossing story of one of the last accused witches in England’s history.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Filled with introspective moments of discovery and frighteningly realistic accounts of justice, prejudice, and women’s strengths, The Making of a Witch offers book clubs and women’s reading groups a fine blend of historical and social examination that will provoke many lively discussions about good and bad influences and the costs and consequences of being powerful in a repressive world.”—Midwest Book Review

“A must-read for lovers of the historical fiction genre.”—B. J. Daniels, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author

“The Making of a Witch sweeps the reader into the daily life of seventeenth-century England, with all its danger and struggle. Readers will root for Alice.”—Terri Lewis, author of Behold the Bird in Flight

“Judy Molland shows why we need historical fiction—to grapple with what history omits. Official documents record the names and fates of those charged with witchcraft, but we know little of them as human beings.”—Martha Jean Johnson, author of The Queen’s Musician

Judy Molland began her career as a high school teacher of French, English, and Spanish, and soon added freelance writer to her job description. Her articles and blog posts have appeared in numerous publications, including Parents, New York NewsDay, and Care2.com. She has published two nonfiction books, Straight Talk About Schools Today and Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future. The Making of a Witch is her first work of fiction. She grew up in England before moving to California. She now lives in Missoula, Montana.

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