This storm ultimately led to one of the biggest witch-trials in Scandinavia, and the first major witch-trial in Norway under the new laws of witchcraft and sorcery. The Mercies is inspired by a historical event, the Vardø storm of 1617 where a terrible storm sank ten ships and killed forty men- the majority of Vardø’s male population. Also, Absalom Cornet deserves his own trigger warning. Grief and loss of family, mass death due to natural disaster. Racism, religious fanaticism, witch hunts and associated torture and murder. Violence against women, systematic and cultural sexism.
Read me for the…Īrranged marriage and non-graphic marital rape, non-graphic sexual and domestic violence and coercive control. The Mercies, Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s debut adult novel, isn’t out until February 6th 2020, which is a shame because it’s ALL! I! WANT! TO! TALK! ABOUT! It’s a gorgeous book, with the cover inspired by Rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian folk art where wood is painted with decorative floral art.
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