These last months, I have learned that the acknowledged history that belongs to the daylight, that is not the only histo — Beth Underdown, The Witchfinder's Sister
These last months, I have learned that the acknowledged history that belongs to the daylight, that is not the only histo — Beth Underdown, The Witchfinder's Sister
These last months, I have learned that the acknowledged history that belongs to the daylight, that is not the only histo — Beth Underdown, The Witchfinder's Sister
These last months, I have learned that the acknowledged history that belongs to the daylight, that is not the only histo — Beth Underdown, The Witchfinder's Sister
These last months, I have learned that the acknowledged history that belongs to the daylight, that is not the only histo — Beth Underdown, The Witchfinder's Sister
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These last months, I have learned that the acknowledged history that belongs to the daylight, that is not the only history. Turn over the stone and you will find another history, wriggling to escape.

— Beth Underdown, The Witchfinder's Sister
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