Mountain Moggy The Stoning of the Witch By: William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880)
In "Mountain Moggy: The Stoning of the Witch," William Henry Giles Kingston takes readers on a thrilling journey through the rugged and mysterious landscapes of Scotland. This historical novel, set during the 17th century, is a captivating tale of love, superstition, and the power of community. The story revolves around Moggy, a young woman believed to possess supernatural abilities. She is suspected of being a witch and becomes the target of her village's fear and suspicion. As tensions rise, Moggy's life hangs in the balance, and it is up to her to prove her innocence and reclaim her future. Kingston's vivid descriptions effortlessly transport readers to the heart of the Scottish Highlands. His attention to detail brings the rugged beauty of the landscape to life while also highlighting the harsh realities faced by the characters. The sense of place is palpable, and readers will find themselves fully immersed in the world of Moggy and her village. The author expertly weaves together elements of mystery and suspense, carefully building the tension throughout the story. The fear and paranoia that grip the village are portrayed with such realism that readers will feel a sense of unease as they delve deeper into the story. Kingston masterfully explores the influence of superstition and the destructive power of mob mentality, providing thought-provoking commentary on human nature. Moreover, the characters in "Mountain Moggy" are well-developed, each with their own set of strengths, flaws, and motivations. Moggy herself is a resilient and determined protagonist, who must confront both external threats and her internal struggle with her own identity. Her journey is compelling, and readers will find themselves invested in her fate. As the plot unfolds, Kingston skillfully addresses themes of love, friendship, and the strength of community bonds. The loyalty and resilience displayed by some characters bring hope amidst the darkness and provide a poignant reminder of the power of unity. While "Mountain Moggy: The Stoning of the Witch" is a gripping tale filled with suspense, it also touches upon important social issues. Through his storytelling, Kingston sheds light on the destructive consequences of unfounded accusations and the dangers of blindly following popular narratives. These valuable lessons make the book not only an entertaining read but also an insightful reflection on society. Overall, "Mountain Moggy: The Stoning of the Witch" is a captivating historical novel that will transport readers to a time when superstition and fear dominated lives. With its engaging plot, rich setting, and well-drawn characters, this book is a compelling exploration of love, prejudice, and the fight for justice. Kingston's masterful storytelling will keep readers hooked from beginning to end, making this a must-read for fans of historical fiction and suspenseful tales. First Page: Mountain Moggy; The Stoning of the Witch, by William H G Kingston. This is quite a short book, taking only 2.5 hours to read, yet it packs quite a punch. It is devoted to the theme of Forgiveness. On a remote mountainside in Wales there dwells a broken down old woman, whom the local children believe to be a witch. As such she will live for ever, and cannot be hurt, so they amuse themselves by going to her hut, taunting her, and throwing stones at the hut. One evening one of these stones knocks a burning stick from the fire, and sets fire to the old woman, but by chance a young midshipman who has lost his way, is nearby, helps her, and takes word to the village that she is badly hurt. The local clergyman had previously been a medical doctor, and rushes up to the hut to see what can be done. One of the local women helps with Old Mountain Moggy as well. Old Moggy shows true forgiveness to William, one of the Doctor's sons, even though he had been one of the ringleaders in taunting her. William is very much moved by this. Time goes on, and on his next leave the young midshipman brings one of his shipmates, Tom, to share his holiday with him. Tom tells the story of how he had been brought up, and Mountain Moggy tells her story, as well... Continue reading book >>

Mountain Moggy The Stoning of the Witch By: William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880)

In "Mountain Moggy: The Stoning of the Witch," William Henry Giles Kingston takes readers on a thrilling journey through the rugged and mysterious landscapes of Scotland. This historical novel, set during the 17th century, is a captivating tale of love, superstition, and the power of community.

The story revolves around Moggy, a young woman believed to possess supernatural abilities. She is suspected of being a witch and becomes the target of her village's fear and suspicion. As tensions rise, Moggy's life hangs in the balance, and it is up to her to prove her innocence and reclaim her future.

Kingston's vivid descriptions effortlessly transport readers to the heart of the Scottish Highlands. His attention to detail brings the rugged beauty of the landscape to life while also highlighting the harsh realities faced by the characters. The sense of place is palpable, and readers will find themselves fully immersed in the world of Moggy and her village.

The author expertly weaves together elements of mystery and suspense, carefully building the tension throughout the story. The fear and paranoia that grip the village are portrayed with such realism that readers will feel a sense of unease as they delve deeper into the story. Kingston masterfully explores the influence of superstition and the destructive power of mob mentality, providing thought-provoking commentary on human nature.

Moreover, the characters in "Mountain Moggy" are well-developed, each with their own set of strengths, flaws, and motivations. Moggy herself is a resilient and determined protagonist, who must confront both external threats and her internal struggle with her own identity. Her journey is compelling, and readers will find themselves invested in her fate.

As the plot unfolds, Kingston skillfully addresses themes of love, friendship, and the strength of community bonds. The loyalty and resilience displayed by some characters bring hope amidst the darkness and provide a poignant reminder of the power of unity.

While "Mountain Moggy: The Stoning of the Witch" is a gripping tale filled with suspense, it also touches upon important social issues. Through his storytelling, Kingston sheds light on the destructive consequences of unfounded accusations and the dangers of blindly following popular narratives. These valuable lessons make the book not only an entertaining read but also an insightful reflection on society.

Overall, "Mountain Moggy: The Stoning of the Witch" is a captivating historical novel that will transport readers to a time when superstition and fear dominated lives. With its engaging plot, rich setting, and well-drawn characters, this book is a compelling exploration of love, prejudice, and the fight for justice. Kingston's masterful storytelling will keep readers hooked from beginning to end, making this a must-read for fans of historical fiction and suspenseful tales.

First Page:

Mountain Moggy; The Stoning of the Witch, by William H G Kingston.

This is quite a short book, taking only 2.5 hours to read, yet it packs quite a punch.

It is devoted to the theme of Forgiveness. On a remote mountainside in Wales there dwells a broken down old woman, whom the local children believe to be a witch. As such she will live for ever, and cannot be hurt, so they amuse themselves by going to her hut, taunting her, and throwing stones at the hut. One evening one of these stones knocks a burning stick from the fire, and sets fire to the old woman, but by chance a young midshipman who has lost his way, is nearby, helps her, and takes word to the village that she is badly hurt.

The local clergyman had previously been a medical doctor, and rushes up to the hut to see what can be done. One of the local women helps with Old Mountain Moggy as well. Old Moggy shows true forgiveness to William, one of the Doctor's sons, even though he had been one of the ringleaders in taunting her. William is very much moved by this.

Time goes on, and on his next leave the young midshipman brings one of his shipmates, Tom, to share his holiday with him. Tom tells the story of how he had been brought up, and Mountain Moggy tells her story, as well... Continue reading book >>

Genres for this book
Fiction
Religion
Sea stories
Teen/Young adult

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