'The Heretic's Daughter' by Kathleen Kent - Book Club Questions

Kathleen Kent’s debut novel, The Heretic’s Daughter, tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials. Use these book club discussion questions on The Heretic's Daughter to lead your group into a conversation about Kent's novel.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent. Finish the book before reading on.

1. Why do you think Kent chose the title The Heretic’s Daughter?

2. What was the significance of the red book that Martha buried in a field for her daughter?

3. How do you think Andrew came to survive the poison in his arm?

4. Why do you think Mercy Williams treated the Carrier family so harshly?

5. How did The Heretic's Daughter compare with other books you have read about the Salem Witch Trials? Did you learn anything new?

6. Rate The Heretic's Daughter on a scale of 1 to 5.