The 3part series begins with multiawardwinning puritan witch. Hagerstown woman writes about witchcraft hysteria books. In august of 2012 i had the privilege of visiting her grave in boxford, massachusetts. This book made it impossible to forget the characters. Rebecca blake with fellow geneablogger vicki everhart of the be not forgot blog, and peni renner, author of puritan witch. The redemption of rebecca eames which i really enjoyed so i was thrilled to see a second book. Written by carrie slager posted in uncategorized tagged with blog tours, book bloggers, book tours, participating in book tours, poll may 23, 2014 book blast. The redemption of rebecca eames, an awardwinning historical novel based on the truelife account of peni s 9th greatgrandmother. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Peni jo renner wrote a book about an ancestor of hers, rebecca eames, who was among more then 140 people accused and imprisoned during the witchcraft hysteria of 1692 massachusetts. Bewitching familiar ebook by carolyn haines 97886415060. The oasis of filth the complete series, keith soares bronze. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Here she discusses the value of animals in fiction historical novelist peni jo renner has selfpublished three books. May 9 history from a womans perspective a book blog. A lifelong love of history prompted her to pursue her dream of novelwriting when she learned her 9x greatgrandmother, rebecca blake eames, was one of the accused during the salem witchcraft hysteria of 1692. Written by peni jo renner, audiobook narrated by angelina will. Upon learning she has an ancestress who was among the over 140 accused and imprisoned during the salem witchcraft hysteria of 1692, peni jo. See more ideas about books, books to read and reading. Letters from skye by jessica brockmole the lit bitch. Rebecca eames was one of the over 140 people accused and imprisoned for witchcraft.
Puritan chronicles audiobooks listen to the full series. Peni jo renner enthralled readers with puritan witch, the ordeal of rebecca eames, who was condemned to hang from salems gallows as a witch. Peni jo renner audio books, best sellers, author bio. Listen to the complete puritan chronicles book series.
The tale that unfolds the lies, deceit and horror when rebecca eames is accused of witchcraft. The book is renner s first published work, and follows eames life and struggles in 1692 massachussetts during the salem witchcraft trials. Book one of the puritan chronicles by peni jo renner ebook online at lulu. About peni jo renner peni jo renner is the author of the ippyaward winning novel, puritan witch. It is based on the true story of rebecca eames, who in 1692 in salem, found herself falsely accused of witchcraft. Authoress peni renner ushers readers into a colonial america. See more ideas about historical fiction, colonial america and books. On a cold night in 1692, two young girls are caught up in the divining games of a slave womanand then begin to act very strangely when the game goes wrong.
Jun 25, 2018 this is about my ongoing series of bookis set in colonial america and featuring my own ancestors. For more information please visit the puritan witch. Renner s debut novel uses her ancestors life story to reflect on the paranoia and persecution in massachusetts during the salem witch trials. The importance of furry andor feathered characters by peni. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Heres the bookmark that historical novelist peni jo renner. Ive known peni jo renner for several years now as the 17thcentury was such a niche market for a while. This multiawardwinning novel was quickly followed by its sequel, letters to kezia. Having always been a fan of witches, the occult in general, and definitely salem and the salem witch. The redemption of rebecca eames, letters to kezia recounts. The book is renner s first published work, and follows eames life and struggles in 1692 massachussetts during the salem witchcraft.
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. Please join peni jo renner as she tours the blogosphere for puritan. It is based on the true story of rebecca eames, who in 1692 in salem, found herself falsely accused of witchcraft after throwing a curse out against someone who was insulting. Book one of the puritan chronicles kindle edition by renner, peni jo. Hfvbt presents peni jo renners puritan witch virtual tour. Author peni jo renner takes the petticoat personality test.
I have always been fascinated and horrified by the events of the salem witch trials so it should come as no surprise that i wanted to read puritan witch by peni jo renner. The redemption of rebecca eames is set in the midst of the 1692 salem witchcraft hysteria. Peni jo renner im working on the sequel to puritan witch. Here are a few websites that might help you decide whether or not to purchase crossing the river, written by florence, oregon, resident harold titus.
After months and months of research, writing, rewriting and revising, puritan witch. Verbatim transcripts or the legal documents of the salem witchcraft. Originally from north dakota, peni now lives with her husband in maryland where she is currently researching for the third book in the puritan chronicles series. The puritan chronicles series by peni jo renner goodreads. If you are a fan of historical fiction as i am, you will not want to miss letters to kezia. I truly enjoyed the remarkable way the author was able to take you on a journey to the 17th century. Peni jo renner does a great job telling the story set in the late. Peni jo renner is the author of the ippy awardwinning novel, puritan witch.
The redemption of rebecca eames, an awardwinning historical novel based on the truelife account of penis 9th great grandmother. Authoress peni renner ushers readers into a colonial america far removed from that which has been heralded as the bastion of burgeoning liberty. Join anna belfrage as her beloved timeslip series, the graham saga, is featured around the blogosphere from july 28august 15 with hf virtual book tours and enter to win your own set of books 16. Book one of the puritan chronicles peni jo renner on. The redemption of rebecca eames is a beautifully rendered tale that while often hard to read, is equally as difficult to put down. Book one of the puritan chronicles by peni jo renner paperback online at lulu. A third novel, raid on cochecho, completed the trilogy and i had accomplished my task of writing historical fiction. The redemption of rebecca eames, followed by, letters to kezia, and lastly, raid on cochecho. Published november 7th 2016 by peni jo renner first published 20. Book one of the puritan chronicles kindle edition by peni jo renner. Originally, i was going to write it with a male protagonist, but after five or 6 tries, i realized a male perspective just wasnt going to work for me.
Originally from north dakota, multiawardwinning author peni jo renner resides in maryland with her husband of thirty years. The redemption of rebecca eames, an awardwinning historical novel based on the truelife account of peni s 9th great grandmother. Letters to kezia by peni jo renner is book 2 of the puritan chronicles. Bruce holsinger, author of a burnable book and the invention of fire. My love of writing was rekindled and i began to research this ancestor, rebecca blake eames. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The redemption of rebecca eames presents quite a bit to think about, with just the title alone. The redemption of rebecca eames is a fascinating tale of one womans terrible experiences during the salem witch. Now the eames saga continues as peni uses her special brand of witchery to bring mary case and daniel eames. Originally, i was going to write it with a male protagonist, but after five or 6 tries, i realized a malemore im working on the sequel to puritan witch.
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