This is the second book of Kathleen Kent's that I've read, and I'm definitely a fan.  This I guess is a prequel to The Heretic's Daughter: A Novel - Kathleen Kent  and is loosely based off her family history and local Massachusetts historical lore.  I found it to be a gripping, believable account, and an engrossing story.

A good related read for this would be Accidents of Providence - Stacia Brown  which is set during the same time period, and also includes Leveler politics.

Solid 4 stars. One thing I really loved about this book, and well-done historical fiction in general, is that I can learn about history in such an enjoyable way. Granted, the subject matter isn't all rainbows and daisies, but I really enjoyed learning about what life was like for the every day woman in this time period. Although I enjoyed all of the information in this book, it was actually very disturbing too. I was struck by how much the legal system has evolved, as well as the tremendous weight that women (as well as many other groups of people) have historically had to endure.