The witches: Salem, 1692

Stacy Schiff's 'The Witches: Salem, 1692' provides a vivid and detailed narrative of the Salem witch trials, delving into the social, religious, and political climate that fueled the hysteria.

The book masterfully reconstructs the events of 1692, shedding light on the complex interplay of fear, superstition, and societal pressures that led to one of America's most infamous episodes.