The First Witch of Boston

Andrea Catalano
56 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2025

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Book Brief

Andrea Catalano

The First Witch of Boston

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

347

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1690s

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

•

Love

•

Gender Identity
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

85,734 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano captivates with its lush historical setting and strong character development. Readers praise the novel’s vivid depiction of 17th-century Boston and its engaging plot. However, some criticize its pacing as slow in parts. Overall, it is a compelling read for fans of historical and paranormal fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The First Witch of Boston?

Readers who enjoy The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano are likely fans of urban fantasy and strong female protagonists, akin to those in Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches or Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series. They thrive on witchcraft, historical intrigue, and supernatural elements woven into modern city settings.

4.2

85,734 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Character List

The protagonist known for her work as an apothecary, midwife, and herbalist, possessing an extensive knowledge of medicine that makes her both respected and suspected in her community.

Margaret's husband, a skilled carpenter with a calm demeanor, who carries the secret of his Irish Catholic roots in a society that stigmatizes both.

An antagonist to Margaret, she is wealthy, manipulative, and uses her social standing and sexuality to her advantage within the community.

Margaret's only real friend, known for her strength and assertiveness, who is willing to defend Margaret against accusations despite societal risks.

Alice's husband and Thomas's friend, he is generous and perceptive, aware of the rigid gender politics of their society but supportive nonetheless.

A young Irish indentured servant under the Halletts, representing the socio-historical context of indentured labor and religious discrimination of the time.

Community members who seek Margaret's medical help but also contribute to public suspicion against her during her later trials.

Book Details
Pages

347

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1690s

Theme
Emotions/Behavior: Courage

•

Love

•

Gender Identity
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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