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Bright I Burn
Bright I Burn | Molly Aitken
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A fierce, electrifying novel inspired by the true story of the first woman to be condemned as a witch in Ireland In thirteenth-century Ireland, a woman with power is a woman to be feared. Alice, the daughter of a wealthy innkeeper in Kilkenny, grows up watching her mother wither under the constraints of family responsibilities--and she vows that she will never suffer the same fate. In time, she discovers she has a flair for making money, and takes her father's flourishing business to new heights. But as her riches and stature grow, so too do rumors about her private life. By the time she marries her fourth husband--the three earlier are dead--a storm of local gossip and resentment culminates in a life-threatening accusation . . . A breathtaking act of imagination, Bright I Burn gives voice to a woman lost to history, who dared to carve a space of her own in a man's world.
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AllDebooks
Bright I Burn | Molly Aitken
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I really enjoyed this #AtoZReadathon challenge, just 4 away from a full set! I'll tag my reads in the comments. It's been a great month with some fantastic reads. Thank you for hosting @Texreader

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MonicaLoves2Read
Bright I Burn | Molly Aitken
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Not popular opinion, but I didn't care for the book. There was no character development. I did learn Alice Kyteler was the first woman in Ireland to be condemned as a witch. Others love it, so if you enjoy Witch books, you may give this a try.

Published September 10, 2024

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intothehallofbooks
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Based on the story of Alice Kyteler, the first Irish woman condemned of witchcraft. The language, story structure, and atmosphere are wonderful, and medieval tales are my favorite. Alice isn‘t a likable woman, know that going in. But her story is compelling as a woman with money and power during the 1300‘s made her a target for hate and jealousy, as did her many marriages.

Reminded me of Eleanor from Karen Brooks‘ wonderful The Wife of Bath.

intothehallofbooks I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher, Knopf, via NetGalley. On sale as of 9/10. 2mo
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intothehallofbooks
Bright I Burn | Molly Aitken
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My favorite part of the weekend is mornings with my coffee, my book, and my napping pups!

I‘ve just started this tagged book from Knopf via NetGalley which looks to be atmospheric and inspired for the coming fall (crossing my fingers!). The story features Alice Kyteler who was the first known woman to be accused of witchcraft in Ireland.

#dogsoflitsy #weekendreads

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