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How to Kill a Witch by Claire Mitchell
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How to Kill a Witch: The Patriarchy's Guide to Silencing Women
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Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell, hosts of the fascinating Witches of Scotland podcast, present a deeply researched investigation into actual witch trials and the systemic oppression of women throughout history. The book also draws a lot of persuasive parallels between yesterday’s tragedies and today’s imminent threats.

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