XVII century. A time when people still believed in the power of magic and chopped off the heads of innocent victims, accusing them of witchcraft.Strange things are happening on the Treadwater family farm. The elderly owner suddenly fell into a coma and died, a flock of sheep died of a terrible disease overnight. And the mysterious crimes do not end there. The farmer's daughter, sixteen-year-old Esther, has no doubt: These are the deeds of Krissa Moore's new maid, the witch. The culprit is thrown into prison and tortured to try to get a confession. But young Thomas Treadwater is tormented by doubts: something in the behavior of Esther herself begins to alarm him...Helen-Rose Andrews wrote an amazing novel in which there was a place not only for family drama and a mythological monster come to life, but also for love and philosophy. Five Reasons to Buy 1 Horror, Mystery and Fantasy lovers, this is for you! 2 Step by step, you will be drawn into a chilling story where love and fear, lies and sacrifice are intertwined. 3The monstrous serpent lurked in the depths of the sea. A meeting with him is inevitable. 4 "Witch Hunt" is another highlight of this novel. 5 Good or Evil — will there be a winner?