The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

"The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane," written by Katherine Howe, intertwines historical fiction with the themes of witchcraft and healing. The story follows a Harvard graduate student named Connie Goodwin, who discovers a forgotten ancestor, Deliverance Dane, linked to the Salem witch trials. As Connie investigates, she uncovers a family legacy of herbal medicine and witchcraft, leading her to explore themes of female empowerment and societal fears of the unknown. The novel elegantly shifts between past and present, revealing how history influences identity and the significance of understanding one's roots in the context of broader social changes.