Such a good book would recommend to everyone. It a mix of history and a thrill!!!

I loved this book so much!! So many people are talking about this book online and it’s getting great reviews in the press, and having read it in only a couple of days I can absolutely see why! Burnt Offerings is a gripping account of the North Berwick witch trails, told from the perspective of Besse Craw, a young mother left to fend for herself and her child when her husband, Rupert, vanishes. When her lecherous landlord tries to take advantage of this situation, Besse finds herself accused of witchcraft simply for fighting off his advances. Hoping Rupert will return and save her, the truth of his disappearance and the fact that she has been abandoned to die gradually becomes apparent to her, but she may have left it too late to save herself. Books about the witch trials are definitely on trend right now, but what sets this one head and shoulders above the rest is the focus on everyday women and the impact the witch hunts had on their lives. Devlin immerses you in Besse's world, terrifying as it is, and holds no punches when it comes to describing the horrors women were subjected to, while at the same time never glamourising it or using it for dramatic effect. The prose is stunning without ever being showy, and the descriptions are beautifully written and bring the time and the setting to life, but never slow down the pace of the story. I can’t recommend this book highly enough, I'm sure it's set to be a word-of-mouth hit!!

Absolutely loved this book, the history involved was so interesting and just felt completely immersed by the story. Had me on the edge of my seat at some points and would highly recommend!