The Witch's Advocate: The Amazing True Story of the Quaker Who Stood With Salem's Witches

by Richard Maule

In The Witch's Advocate, acclaimed author Richard Maule brings to life the true story of the Quaker who stood up for Salem's witches. The Puritans had said the witch madness was over in 1693, but everyone knew nothing had changed. The hangings may have stopped, but the town still trembled under a cloud of oppression, suspicion, and fear. When Thomas Maule publicly challenged Salem's leaders, they took him to trial, certain the man called 'the witch's advocate' would be swiftly suppressed. But they were taking on an extraordinary man at an extraordinary time. Friend Maule risked his life to defend the rights of marginalized people who could not speak for themselves. His trial, meant to vindicate the Puritan Theocracy, became a key precedent for our First Amendment freedoms. New London Press calls The Witch's Advocate "a spellbinding tale of danger and suspense... drawing the reader towards one of the best courtroom climaxes ever." The novel has already received four national awards for historical fiction.

376 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2019

Reviews

[Mark Buchholz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good read about a man that many of us have never heard about but helped shape how our nation and constitution thinks about our right to free speech. It is written about the period of the Salem Witch trials and focus' on the struggle with the Puritans that were trying to control the lives of everyone in their jurisdiction. Well written and engaging. If you are a history buff or even if you are not, this is a fascinating read.