The Witch of Tin Mountain(98)

The bulk of this novel takes place during two time periods: 1881 and 1931, while offering interludes from Anneliese’s grimoire in the 1830s. Which time period did you enjoy reading about most and why?

There are references to the land reacting to the presence of Ambrose Gentry and Josiah Bellflower. How did you interpret the weather and climate phenomena, considering the rumored curse?

Community justice of the sort used in Salem, Massachusetts, diminished as the United States criminal justice system developed. But in small, isolated towns in rural communities, vigilantism and revenge justice still happen to this day—in other words, the “code of the hills.” Was Gracelynn’s witchcraft trial believable to you? Why or why not?

When Deirdre uses the knowledge within the grimoire to harm Phoebe, did you feel as if the grimoire was betraying Deirdre, or reflecting her own capacity for wrongdoing back at her? How much does free will factor into Deirdre’s choices versus Gentry’s influence?

Tin Mountain’s hypocrisy and corruption are central elements of the novel. The Werner women are often victims of this hypocrisy. How did you feel about the ending of the novel? Was Gracelynn’s forgiveness and acceptance of the townspeople’s apologies satisfying or frustrating?