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Maria Melo

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Contemporary, Paranormal, Suspense

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September 2021

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I lived in majestic, brooding Scotland for many years and now call beautiful, charming Portugal home. I love reading and writing stories about strong women. The Witches' Prison was inspired by true accounts of women accused of witchcraft in Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries. Petra, the main character, takes up the identity of 'witch' in an attempt to gain power over those who are cruel to her, in sharp contrast to the women in the past who had wild accusations levelled at them. I hope that this book plays some part in our reflections and conversations about women and power, across time and place.

I worked as an academic in the field of children's literature and am now a creator of books; I make tiny books (hard on the eyes and back, bu ...more

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The Witches' Prison

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