Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live Combines the History of the Salem Witch Trials and One Woman's Heritage

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Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live Combines
the History of the Salem Witch Trials and One
Woman's Heritage
1888PressRelease - New book from author Laura Jo
DeMordaunt offers view of her ancestor's
experience while being prosecuted for "obnoxious"
behavior during Salem Witch Trials. The stories
of the Salem Witch Trials are the stuff of
legends. Tales from this checkered part of
American history may seem far away, but they have
come home to author Laura Jo DeMordaunt. Her new
book, Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live,
offers the twisting story of Bridget Bishop,
DeMordaunt's ancestor and a woman who was
prosecuted during this time for her "obnoxious"
behavior. DeMordaunt has a great passion for
telling her family stories bathed in the light of
true historical details. Bridget Bishop, a woman
who was held suspect by authorities based on her
behavior - especially her scandalous three
marriages - was prosecuted during the real Salem
Witch Trials. DeMordaunt's careful research into
her own heritage and the history of the period
have led to a remarkable book written in Old
English, telling Bishop's story and offering
probable scenarios as to how Bishop led her life.
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Available now on Amazon and through SDP
Publishing Solutions, DeMordaunt's new work, Thou
Shalt Not Suffer a Witch to Live, has been a
passion of the author's for a long period of
time. "Doing the research about my family
history and tying that into what really happened
during the Salem Witch Trials has been my
consuming passion for years now," said
DeMordaunt. "I'm excited to share the history of
the time and the truth about what happened with
my readers. I know they will be as captivated by
this part of our history as I am." DeMordaunt's
book brings the Salem Witch Trials into focus for
every reader. Interesting to anyone who has an
appreciation for family history and American
Colonial history, Thou Shalt Not Suffer a Witch
to Live will provide inspiration for further
research and understanding. Suitable for male and
female readers alike, this work of historical
fiction is appealing for those who study
genealogy or American history or who appreciate
the lessons learned from the darker issues of our
culture. About The Author Laura Jo DeMordaunt
has been a lifelong student of the history of New
England. With ancestors arriving on the Mayflower
and others in 1626 and thereafter, a good portion
of her lifetime has been spent researching and
writing histories of their struggles and triumphs
in the New World, specifically Salem,
Massachusetts. Her ancestor Bridget Bishop has
been a 35-year research project. The vaults of
many of New England's museums, public offices,
libraries, and genealogical societies have become
her friends.
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After encouraging her six sons and one daughter
to achieve advanced degrees, Mrs. DeMordaunt
returned to college at the age of 57 and
graduated from Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho
with a Bachelor of Science degree with an
emphasis in Education. She loves serving in her
church, flower gardening, traveling, and spending
time on the family cattle ranch she shares with
her husband, Roger. She is very proud of her 27
grandchildren. Roger and Laura Jo have just
celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. http/
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