SIX WOMEN OF SALEM The Untold Story of the Accused and Their Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials

Kate Reading guides listeners through this carefully documented record of the trials of six women--accused and accusers--who were central to the Salem witch trials. The first part of the book is background regarding the six women and their status in their communities, as well as a chronology of events. Although the first part of the content is a bit tedious, it sets up the second part, which focuses on the trials, and Reading keeps the pace moving. The descriptions of the periods of imprisonment and the trials are a bit more lively. Reading creates an intimate mood that draws listeners into the lives of these women and their families as they were caught up in a travesty of justice that continues to fascinate. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2014]