On
a cold night in 1692, two young girls are caught up in the divining
games of a slave woman-and then begin to act very strangely when the
game goes wrong. Suddenly, Salem Village is turned upside down as
everyone fears that witches may be involved. Six months later, as news
of the girls' strange behavior becomes known, fear and suspicion
overwhelm a nearby farming community, pitting neighbors against
neighbors and turning friends into enemies. When Rebecca Eames makes one
careless utterance during a verbal attack on her family, she is falsely
accused of witchcraft. After her fate is decided by three magistrates,
Rebecca must endure a prison sentence during which she and her fellow
captives have no choice but to valiantly struggle to find humanity and
camaraderie among dire conditions. In this novel based on a true story, a
woman wrongly imprisoned during the seventeenth-century witchcraft
trials comes full circle where she must determine if she can somehow
resume her life, despite all she has endured.
PURCHASE
Peni
Renner is the author of "Puritan Witch: The Redemption of Rebecca
Eames", an award-winning historical novel based on the true-life account
of Peni's 9th great grandmother. The book is Renner's first published
work, and follows Eames' life and struggles in 1692 Massachussetts
during the Salem Witchcraft Trials.
Writing historical fiction has always been a lifelong dream of mine. I was discouraged for many years after receiving multiple rejection slips, and turned to other creative outlets like crocheting, quilting and cross-stitch for many years. Then I met a 3rd cousin of mine online who is also into geneology and history. She told me we shared a common ancestor who was involved in the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692, and her story had never been told. My love of writing was rekindled and I began to research this ancestor, Rebecca Blake Eames. In August of 2012 I had the privilege of visiting her grave in Boxford, Massachusetts.
After months and months of research, writing, rewriting and revising, Puritan Witch came into being, featuring a lovely sketch done by my sister-in-law, Jane Sisk.
I have several other story ideas I am working on at the moment, all pertaining to interesting ancestors my 3rd cousin has introduced me to.
For more information please visit the Puritan Witch Facebook Page. You can also follow Peni Jo Renner on Twitter.
Writing historical fiction has always been a lifelong dream of mine. I was discouraged for many years after receiving multiple rejection slips, and turned to other creative outlets like crocheting, quilting and cross-stitch for many years. Then I met a 3rd cousin of mine online who is also into geneology and history. She told me we shared a common ancestor who was involved in the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692, and her story had never been told. My love of writing was rekindled and I began to research this ancestor, Rebecca Blake Eames. In August of 2012 I had the privilege of visiting her grave in Boxford, Massachusetts.
After months and months of research, writing, rewriting and revising, Puritan Witch came into being, featuring a lovely sketch done by my sister-in-law, Jane Sisk.
I have several other story ideas I am working on at the moment, all pertaining to interesting ancestors my 3rd cousin has introduced me to.
For more information please visit the Puritan Witch Facebook Page. You can also follow Peni Jo Renner on Twitter.
Praise for Puritan Witch: The Redemption of Rebecca Eames
"Puritan
Witch: The Redemption of Rebecca Eames is a story of the fear,
suspicion, and accusations as they permeate the surrounding communities.
The narration was exquisite, really painting a picture in my head and
bringing to life the language of the Puritans much better than it
usually is done. I loved that it was based on a true story and that the
story really expands on a piece of the darkest of American history. Such
a cool read!" - Katelyn Hensel, Readers' Favorite
“Elegantly written, meticulously researched, and historically accurate, the author’s work rings true. … Renner’s vast talent as a writer is enhanced by the fact that she’s telling the story of her own family, completely captivating from beginning to end.” - Kelly Z. Conrad, award-winning author of Shaman
“In the colonial-era tale Puritan Witch, the plight of Rebecca Eames and her family plays out against the backdrop of one of the most intriguing periods in American history.” - Julie Castillo, writer and editor
“Elegantly written, meticulously researched, and historically accurate, the author’s work rings true. … Renner’s vast talent as a writer is enhanced by the fact that she’s telling the story of her own family, completely captivating from beginning to end.” - Kelly Z. Conrad, award-winning author of Shaman
“In the colonial-era tale Puritan Witch, the plight of Rebecca Eames and her family plays out against the backdrop of one of the most intriguing periods in American history.” - Julie Castillo, writer and editor
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