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The Hanging of Hattie Gale by Tess Burnett
Genre(s): Historical Fiction
Release Date: October 7th, 2024
Publisher: Bloodhound Books
Pages: 326
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: Sweet 🌶️
Genre(s): Historical Fiction
Release Date: October 7th, 2024
Publisher: Bloodhound Books
Pages: 326
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: Sweet 🌶️
I finished this book more than a week ago but I’ve been trying to think of how to describe how intricate and detailed this book was. I haven’t read a book like this in some time. The author took their time connecting all of the pieces of the story. The details were interwoven with perfection!
The story of Hettie Gale is a historical fiction story taking place simultaneously in modern day and 28th century England. In the beginning, we are introduced to Alice who has come to search for her missing cousin at their childhood cottage in a small town in England. We are introduced to the story of Hettie Gale, a young woman living in the 18th century, she endures abuse and abandonment from a young age and is left to fend for herself and her young child. Although, she experiences some kindness from neighbours, her life is hard and she abandoned and neglected by her family. Hettie’s life is cut short when she is falsely accused of murdering her child. The novel has a supernatural element as the main character uncovers the truth about Hettie Gale; her family’s secrets, the injustice she faced, and uncovering the truth of what really happened that day.
The story of Hettie Gale is a historical fiction story taking place simultaneously in modern day and 28th century England. In the beginning, we are introduced to Alice who has come to search for her missing cousin at their childhood cottage in a small town in England. We are introduced to the story of Hettie Gale, a young woman living in the 18th century, she endures abuse and abandonment from a young age and is left to fend for herself and her young child. Although, she experiences some kindness from neighbours, her life is hard and she abandoned and neglected by her family. Hettie’s life is cut short when she is falsely accused of murdering her child. The novel has a supernatural element as the main character uncovers the truth about Hettie Gale; her family’s secrets, the injustice she faced, and uncovering the truth of what really happened that day.
My favourite part was when Alice was reading the journals passed down by the mistresses who lived in a local house. I loved hearing bits of their stories and the clues they revealed that allowed Alice to investigate her cousins disappearance. I really enjoyed this novel!
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