Many women near Pendle Hill, where Fleetwood stays, have already been convicted of being a “witch” by none other than someone very close to her. Those who are loyal to his Majesty will do anything to appease him: even accuse innocent women of witchcraft. However, problems arise soon as King James is on a witch hunt. Soon, Fleetwood begins to better in the hands of Alice and a friendship of sorts develops between the two. Alice claims to be a midwife and promises to help Fleetwood give birth to a healthy child. One day, Fleetwood discovers a young woman in a forest on her property and Fleetwood learns her name is Alice Gray. After surviving three miscarriages, she is pregnant for the fourth time which worries both her and her husband for different reasons. Fleetwood Shuttleworth is the 17 years old mistress of Gawthorpe Hall. The Familiars is set during the Pendle Witch trials of 1612 and tells the story of two women – Fleetwood Shuttleworth and Alice Gray. Rumour could spread faster than a disease, and could be just as destructive.” – The Familiars by Stacey Halls “Neighbours denouncing neighbours-it was the most reliable trait of humanity and was how the dungeon was filled in the first place. Why is THE FAMILIARS more than a story about witches ? | REVIEW
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