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In Witch Child by Celia Rees, young Mary Newbury, accused of witchcraft in 1659 England, escapes persecution by fleeing to America. Guided by her grandmother's teachings and aided by kind strangers, she navigates a world of religious zealotry and fear, all while seeking freedom and self-discovery.
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Mary |
The novel's protagonist, Mary Newbury, is a young girl who is accused of witchcraft after her grandmother's death.
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Newbury |
Mary Newbury is forced to flee to America to escape persecution.
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Martha |
Martha, Mary's grandmother, is accused of being a witch and executed.
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Yarrow |
Widow Yarrow is a kind and compassionate woman who helps Mary when she arrives in the Puritan settlement of Beulah.
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jaybird |
Jaybird is a Native American man who befriends Mary and teaches her about the ways of his people.
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Brown |
Widow Brown is another woman in Beulah who helps Mary adjust to her new life in the settlement.
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John |
John Wheeler is a farmer in Beulah and a love interest for Mary.
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Wheeler |
John Wheeler is a farmer in Beulah and a love interest for Mary.
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Eleanor |
Eleanor is Mary's best friend in Beulah.
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Ravenscroft |
Lord Ravenscroft is a wealthy Englishman who has a connection to Mary's family and plays a significant role in the latter part of the novel.
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