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    "description": "<p>As the Witch Panic mounts it appears any act of agency can brand you a witch: dancing, drinking beer, midwifery, falling in love with a married man. Anna is caught between the Governor and the accused women.<br /><br />They will have justice. They will show their power. They will not burn.<br />Norway, 1662. A dangerous time to be a woman, when even dancing can lead to accusations of witchcraft. After recently widowed Zigri's affair with the local merchant is discovered, she is sent to the fortress at Vard&oslash; to be tried as a witch.<br />Zigri's daughter Ingeborg sets off into the wilderness to try to bring her mother back home. Accompanying her on this quest is Maren - herself the daughter of a witch - whose wild nature and unconquerable spirit gives Ingeborg the courage to venture into the unknown, and to risk all she has to save her family.<br />Also captive in the fortress is Anna Rhodius, once the King of Denmark's mistress, who has been sent in disgrace to the island of Vard&oslash;. What will she do - and who will she betray - to return to her privileged life at court?<br />These Witches of Vard&oslash; are stronger than even the King. In an age weighted against them, they refuse to be victims. They will have their justice. All they need do is show their power.</p>",
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