Crane Pond : A Novel of Salem (Paperback)

from ValerieAndBooks

Crane Pond: A Novel of Salem is a very good historical fiction novel penned by Richard Francis. At first glance, this is about the Salem Witch Trials. As it turns out, it is not a deep look at the trials -- but is much more about one particular person involved. Samuel Sewall was one of the judges...

from JBD1

I think I could count on the fingers of one hand the novels set in colonial Massachusetts that I've actually enjoyed reading, but this will now be numbered among them. A well-written, very readable account of the Salem witchcraft crisis from the perspective of one of the judge. The author is well...

from linda.a.

When I was asked to review this novel about the Salem witch trials, I readily agreed because it is a period of history which has always fascinated me. However, I have to admit that I did wonder whether any author could possibly add anything new to this well known and often told story. I was delig...

from linda.a.

When I was asked to review this novel about the Salem witch trials, I readily agreed because it is a period of history which has always fascinated me. However, I have to admit that I did wonder whether any author could possibly add anything new to this well known and often told story. I was delig...