Review: The Testament of Abigail Williams by Rosanna Moss
The Testament of Abigail Williams
By Rosanna Moss
Publisher: Vanguard Press, Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers
Genres: Adult General Fiction, Horror, Historical Fiction
Publication Date: 25/01/2024
Pages: 246
Synopsis from the Publisher
Some things are best left buried.... When a wooden doll, a vase which has a strange mist inside it and an old journal are found in a trunk buried in the garden of the Williams family, fifteen year old Abi is surprised to learn that she is the only one able to read the book. Written by Abigail Williams of Salem Village, it gives an account of her life before, during and after the Salem Witch Crisis of 1692. However, Abi, and her brother, Ben, and sister, Nicola, soon realise that a malevolent force has been unleashed and suspicion falls on the wooden doll. As events threaten to spiral out of control, Abi and her friends try to contain the evil before it becomes too powerful.
Review
This book is historical fiction with a hint of horror. It switches between the diary of Abigail Williams, who was one of the accusers at the Salem Witch Trials and Abi Williams in the present day. This book has a creepy doll, a possessed vase, a weird diary that not everyone can read and a mystery in need of solving. It was fast paced and I devoured it in one sitting. I loved it! I am a massive fan of the Deborah Harkness All Souls series and this makes reference to some of the characters and families mentioned in the latest book, The Black Bird Oracle. I think if you enjoy All Souls you will like this book.
A massive thank you to Rosanna Moss for sending me a copy of this book to read, it’s the first actual book I’ve been sent to review. I much prefer having the physical book to review rather than a digital copy but I guess I’m not at that level yet to be considered by publishers yet. Also thank you to booktasters_ on Instagram for suggesting this book and putting Rosanna in touch with me. This book is available to buy/order now from all good book retailers (support your local indie bookshop where possible).