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The Merrybegot (Paperback)

by Julie Hearn (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford (3 Feb 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192791575
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192791573
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 237,579 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the story of Nell who lives with her grandmother, the local cunning woman and healer, in a west country village in the seventeenth century. When one of the minister's daughters falls pregnant she and her sister attempt to conceal it by accusing Nell of putting a curse on them. The witchfinder general, Matthew Hopkins, is called in and in an atmosphere of fear, the local villagers turn nasty and Nell's grandmother falls victim to their hatred. Nell is all alone, and in great danger . . .

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Merrybegot a great take on the witch trials, 25 Feb 2005
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This book is an excellent view of the period surrounding the English Witch trial scares. It doesn't sensationalise the events and presents a sympathetic view of the village wisewoman and how her actions can be misconstrued by ignorant mob rule. I found it very well written and liked the way the spells were presented in a different type ,it made it seems as though you were reading 2 books. One a straightforward novel, the other a wisewomans book of spells and charms
Hughly recommended for any age
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, 24 Mar 2006
By Jayne M. Turner "selkie seeker" (welsh wales) - See all my reviews
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a rattling good yarn - the first time I've ever read a Julie Hearn book but not the last! I really enjoyed 'the Merrybegot'; I loved the way several different strands of folklore and history were woven together, the characters were not the usual stereotyped 'witches' and the plot was imaginative and the story was superbly told. Julie Hearn is an excellent writer and I look forward to reading more of her books - recommended!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Merry Meet........, 18 April 2005
and very happy I was to meet the characters in this thought provoking novel. The author transports the reader back to a very
turbulent time in English history where hypocrisy, religious intolerance and bigotry were rife.

Nell and her Grandmother the so called Cunning Woman are initially highly regarded in the community for their skills in midwifery and healing until a series of events lead to a tragedy.
One person is responsible for this and her actions cause a chain effect with far reaching consequences.

This novel is extremely well researched with vivid descriptions of preternatural creatures and magic spells. Thoroughly enjoyable with some exquisite twists and turns in the plot. Is someone not quite who we think they are?????

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5.0 out of 5 stars Merry olde England
I love this book - I've read it twice so far and I know I'll read it again. This is the story of Nell, a young girl from the West Country whose grandmother is the local wise... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A confession within a tale - but what is the truth?
THE MERRYBEGOT is a great novel for young adults. Hearn expertly creates a sense of the time (the middle to late seventeenth century) and setting (that of a small village in the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brida

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Julie Hearn is excellent at producing good reads containing historical facts mixed with fantasy and invention. Read more
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