{"title":"Claire Mitchell \u0026 Zoe Venditozzi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Claire Mitchell \u0026amp; Zoe Venditozzi, authors who skilfully blend history with intrigue. Known for their remarkable work \u003cem\u003eHow to Kill a Witch\u003c\/em\u003e, this dynamic duo delves into historical narratives with a unique and engaging twist. Their books offer an insightful exploration into history and the military, drawing readers into the complex tapestries of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMitchell \u0026amp; Venditozzi's works are characterised by meticulous research and compelling storytelling, making history both accessible and fascinating. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the intricacies of the past, their books are sure to provide a thought-provoking experience that illuminates the mysteries of historical events and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each turn of the page, you'll embark on a journey filled with discovery and enlightenment, ensuring that history's lessons are both preserved and enjoyed. Explore the world of Claire Mitchell \u0026amp; Zoe Venditozzi today, and find yourself transported to eras gone by with stories that remain relevant and riveting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-kill-a-witch-by-claire-mitchell-zoe-venditozzi-9781800961890","title":"HOW TO KILL A WITCH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fascinating and illuminating, this book tempers the justifiable rage with sharp and funny pinpricks to the pompous.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAL MCDERMID, author of \u003ci\u003ePast Lying\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'As well as a highly entertaining read, \u003ci\u003eHow To Kill A Witch\u003c\/i\u003e is a tour de force of research, understanding and compassion.' PROFESSOR SUE BLACK, author of \u003ci\u003eAll That Remains\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e'Serious and angry, but so completely accessible, \u003ci\u003eHow To Kill A Witch\u003c\/i\u003e is a work of real historical investigation and a fierce warning for our times.'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eMALCOLM GASKILL, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ruin Of All Witches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e'At a time when women's rights are once again being threatened across the globe, this book could not be a more timely read if it tried.' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHIRLEY MANSON, Garbage\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003e'Two of Scotland's most vivid storytellers.' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates sealed by a grizzly execution of strangulation, followed by burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired to correct this historic injustice, campaigners and writers Claire Mitchell, KC, and Zoe Venditozzi, have delved deeply into just why the trials exploded in Scotland to such a degree. In order to understand why it happened, they have broken down the entire horrifying process, step-by-step, from identification of individuals, to their accusation, 'pricking', torture, confessions, execution and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith characteristically sharp wit and a sense of outrage, they attempt to inhabit the minds of the persecutors, often men, revealing the inner workings of exactly why the Patriarchy went to such extraordinary lengths to silence women, and how this legally sanctioned victimisation proliferated in Scotland and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith testimony from a small army of experts, pen portraits of the women accused, trial transcripts, witness accounts and the documents that set the legal grounds for the hunts, \u003ci\u003eHow to Kill A Witch\u003c\/i\u003e builds to form a rich patchwork of tragic stories, helping us comprehend the underlying reasons for this terrible injustice, and raises the serious question—could it ever happen again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46268143993068,"sku":"9781800961890","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800961890.jpg?v=1742168617"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/claire-mitchell-zoe-venditozzi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}