Cover of The Witch Diggers
Read Time: ~6.8 hr

The Witch Diggers

by Jessamyn West (1951)

About this book

Christie Fraser went to court Cate Conboy on Xmas Eve 1899. He had only met her once at his cousins sociable. During his visit he learned a lot about Cate, her family, and the inmated of the Poor Farm her father ran. The reader learns what happed to Cate's courtship and what role the "diggers" played.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

Readers who enjoyed this also loved

Cover of The Grass Harp

The Grass Harp

Truman Capote

Set in a small Southern town in the 1930s, this classic work tells the story of three endearing misfits--an orphaned boy and two whimsical old ladies--who one day take up residence in a tree house. Now a major motion picture from Fine Line Features, starring Sissy Spacek, Walter Matthau, Piper Laurie, and Nell Carter.

Cover of The stars at noon

The stars at noon

Denis Johnson

The stars at noon is a celebrated work by Denis Johnson (National Book Award Winner), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.

Cover of Diary of Virginia Woolf, the - V.2 1920-24

Diary of Virginia Woolf, the - V.2 1920-24

Virginia Woolf

Diary of Virginia Woolf, the - V.2 1920-24 is a celebrated work by Virginia Woolf (Modernist Pioneer), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.

Cover of Valčík na rozloučenou

Valčík na rozloučenou

Milan Kundera

Valčík na rozloučenou is a celebrated work by Milan Kundera (Jerusalem Prize), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.

The Witch Diggers by Jessamyn West | Literally Just Books